How long do you plan to SAH?

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Registered: 01-06-2004
How long do you plan to SAH?
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Fri, 11-19-2004 - 9:19am
I was just curious on how long you plan to be a sahm?
Till your kids are grown and out of the home? Till they start school? Not sure?


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Registered: 11-17-2003
Mon, 11-22-2004 - 3:08pm

I hope I am able to stay home as long as I can. We are planning on homeschooling my daughter who is 2 1/2 years old. I was a teacher then a stay at home wife for 6 years before my daughter came and I loved it. I don't want to go back to work if at all possible and my husband loves for me to be home too.

Trish :)

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Mon, 11-22-2004 - 5:07pm
I'm planning on staying home for another year at least and then hoping to work part-time or find a flexible job. My kids can go to preschool next year. I want to be home with my kids when they are home and be able to volunteer in the classroom etc. I've taught in an elementary for years and found I was always doing that and not hanging out with my family enough. To be an effective teacher I would sometimes put in a 60 hour week. I do want some extra income too. I will finish my masters after this year and need to pay back some loans and keep myself in the loop for when I want to get back to work.
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Registered: 07-24-2003
Tue, 11-23-2004 - 12:34pm

Definitely awhile. Probably full-time until they're in junior high & then part-time until they're going to college- maybe?

I think it's a full-time job to raise children- factor in taking time for your workouts, managing home... don't see room for a job at all!!
Most of my friends are in agreement.
We want to be actively involved in their schools, & activities after-school.

 Katrina

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