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: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 2:16pm

Early elementary school.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 2:22pm
Your YDS's school sounds like ours.
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Registered: 04-22-2005
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:03pm

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ITA. That's why I think it's important for parents (if they are able) to look at their child's completed homework, point out problems that they got wrong, and review concepts with them if they still don't get it right.
It's not always as simple as "Well, I'll only help them if they say they need help." Sometimes a child thinks they're doing something right when they're not, so why would they ask for help? I'm more interested in them actually understanding the material than in making some kind of point about how their grades aren't my problem.

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Registered: 02-05-2009
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:14pm

you know... I know this is a failing of mine but I'm just not that invested in Liza's day to day learning

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Registered: 01-05-2000
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:17pm

I don't. A classroom is just one of many avenues to acquire an education. It's one that we chose for Dylan at this time. The time he spends in museums, renfaires, and reenactments are just as important as what he learns in a classroom. The two compliment each other.

Chris

The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett

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Registered: 07-23-2003
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:21pm
Give me a freaking break.

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Registered: 02-05-2009
Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:35pm

I'm right there with ya sister.

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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:42pm

I agree.


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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:42pm

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Wed, 02-25-2009 - 3:49pm
Alex as Link

The truth may be out there but lies are in your head. Terry Pratchett

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