Staying at home a choice??
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Staying at home a choice??
| 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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We just got married 10 months ago and are in the process of building our savings account. In that time, we've had to pay for our honeymoon, wedding, bat-mitzvah for my middle daughter, buy a new air conditioner for the den, etc.
In addition, my ex is behind by about $10,000 on child support -- gee, wonder where that savings account is, huh?
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As far as job security, I'm a public school teacher for 17 years. Barring anything short of a serious infraction my job is as safe as they came. Dh has been at his work place for 20 years and is looking at a possible promotion -- so no leanings towards his being fired. We make about the same amount. IF either of us lost our jobs, we would be able to manage on one salary for a little while, but several of the bills would get behind quickly.
As a single parent, I was just able to barely cover the mortgage and necessities on my own.
Carole
okay, i forgot about those people. however, i'm sure there are plenty of people who move frequently who don't build up equity.
Carole
Edited 5/9/2007 8:22 pm ET by texigan-again
Wasn't this discussion about knowing the personal financial details of friends and neighbors?
I just don't find that "how much do you make?" comes up in conversation very often.
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