What would YOU have to do to SAH?

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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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Registered: 02-05-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:35pm
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Registered: 08-29-2002
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:36pm

"Your childrens' education IS your responsibility, primarily. "

But if a parent fails in that responsibility, who will be there to ensure the child does not fall through the cracks? A parent should also be fundamentally responsible for ensuring that his/her child has food on the table and a roof over the head. If a parent fails to provide these things, should society allow that child to starve and freeze? At what point does society also bear some responsibility?

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:36pm

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Yes as I said earlier, it's an example of a bigger issue...the bigger issue being the teacher and the teaching methods.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:37pm

My supervisor knows all of the projects I'm working on.

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:39pm

That's a valid worry, but meanwhile you have to do your best to get your children their own best possible education.

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Registered: 08-29-2002
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:39pm

"Wow. Honestly I don't think that's humanly possible."

I don't think it's humanly possible to expect all parents to be able to help their children with their education, be it tutoring themselves or providing outside tutoring. Some children will fall through the cracks, regardless. There is no such thing as perfection when it comes to humans. However, I think it is more likely that the majority of children will receive a decent education if teachers do not automatically assume that children will get support at home.

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:40pm
It depends on the child.
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Registered: 08-29-2002
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:43pm

"That's a valid worry, but meanwhile you have to do your best to get your children their own best possible education."

I'm not terribly worried about my kids. They've got an over-abundance of resources and opportunities. I do worry about what is happening to many other children.

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:43pm
Nonetheless, theater is a leisure activity. Just because you enjoy it more than work, school or exercise doesn't change that fact.
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Registered: 01-20-2009
Mon, 02-23-2009 - 4:44pm

No.


Are you saying you've never had to go back over a unit or material in any subject for either of your children?

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