What would YOU have to do to SAH?

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Registered: 04-22-2005
What would YOU have to do to SAH?
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Fri, 02-13-2009 - 5:09pm

If you're a WOH/WAH mom, what sort of "downsizing" would you need to do in order to afford to be a SAHM? (SAHM defined here as not earning any money)

For me, I would have to put all our non-essential possessions in storage and move in with my parents.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2008
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 8:40pm
Now I've heard everything!
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2006
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 8:41pm

why isn't he turning in homework?

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-05-2009
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 8:47pm
Well, obviously it's because she doesn't ride him hard enough.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2008
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 8:53pm
Ahh.. it's not no consequence, it's just not the consequence you would choose.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2008
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 9:01pm
Exactly... you're willing to let some fall through the cracks.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 9:28pm

Wrong. I've said numerous times that I think schools should be expected to provide the basics. I *also* think parents should be expected to be involved in their kids' education.

You're willing to settle for some kids having no real chance at anything beyond the basics. I'm not. I think the schools should help as many kids as possible reach their potential. Parent involvement is part of that.

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Registered: 08-03-2008
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 9:35pm
Then you've misunderstood me this entire time.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-07-2003
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 9:50pm
I hate commas. My general practice is to just throw them in occasionally and hope they're in the right places.
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Registered: 01-15-2006
Mon, 03-02-2009 - 10:00pm

If kids don't turn in assignments, it's the parents' fault ya know!


 

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Registered: 05-09-2006
Tue, 03-03-2009 - 12:15am

I wonder why the other mother thought it was odd then?

Probably for the same reason you do.

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