Staying at home a choice??

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Registered: 04-29-2007
Staying at home a choice??
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Sun, 04-29-2007 - 6:46am

The author of this article thinks most mothers go to work because they want to, not because they have to.

"Most parents from two-parent families today do have a choice when it comes to parental care. They can try and talk themselves into believing they don't, but it really boils down to priorities."

http://backofthebook.ca/living/2007/03/part-time-ophanages-part-2-job-only.html

Does anyone (other than her) really believe this? I don't know of anyone among my friends who works who wouldn't rather be staying at home with their children. But they don't have the choice!

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:03pm

Still asking, receiving and paying for help.


PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:04pm
I disagree with your statement that the MAJORITY of sahm have a husband who works either alot of over time or two full time jobs.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:05pm
Nope, not knocking her. Simply pointing out that car repairs should not be considerd an *emergency*. If you own a car, expect to repair it.

Dj

"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:06pm

You have lived in the exact same neighborhood for 30 years?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:10pm

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So know you know people who have reported these crimes and know that nothing has happened to them and nothing is in their file or anything?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:12pm
I live in a high Col area where the "starter" homes start at $400,000. Rents go for $2,000/month or more. Taxes are $10,000 in my area and the ulities are through the roof. I feel bad for the young people starting out because it is very tight for them to even own a home and try to live.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:15pm
Yes. My closest neighbors:
left-10 years
right-20 years
behind-30 years
The shortest time is the newer houses across the street and they have lived there for 6 years. My neighborhood is very nice and people tend to stay for a long time. Now with the prie of houses, it is not worth it to move so alot of people just build up on their houses and the "kids" (my age) will live with the parents with their new families.
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Registered: 04-27-2005
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:16pm

Yes, I do know people who have reported this and nothing happens.

The neighbor who used to live by us was making over $60,000/year off the books.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:18pm

The cost of living here is probabaly not as high as you.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-09-2007 - 12:19pm
wow.
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