Working Moms: Why Not Be A Stay-At-Home-Mom Just for the Kids!?
Would you believe if I say that is joyful to stay at home? It’s the pull factor totally. Seeing my kids grow day by day and having ample family time fulfills me. Have the kids ever exhaust me? Yes, of course! They are just like any other energetic kids and are attention seekers. They drain me physically and mentally.
But what turned me from a full time working mom to a stay at home mom is my strong desire to mold my kids’ character before they turn 6. Yes, if you notice, that’s the parenting deadline. Kids’ behavior and attitude is formed at their tender age. They absorb, copy, experiment and test boundaries when they are very young and they more or less develop their character by the time they turn 6. These characters are likely to follow them throughout their life.
What does this mean to you? If you are a working mom, do consider full time parenting instead of delegating that crucial task away. What happens if your kid(s) whines unreasonably, does not listen or turns into a naughty brat? Would you work by the day and merely parent-by-the-night? Is that sufficient? Many parents I know work full time and send their kids to enrichment classes weekly and shower them with toys. Their kids have countless materials needs but when it comes to behavior, there is plenty of room for improvement.
Staying-at-home not only allows you to monitor the kids’ behavior but also their health, emotional and physical needs. You will also have ample time to teach them every aspect of life from reading to money management and baking to morale values.
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Isn’t it ideal? Staying at home allows you to ample time to work on kids’ behavior. Well, that doesn’t mean you must devote all your time and energy to your family being a stay at home mom. You too can find other interest, like myself, I love to blog and bake too! What’s your take?
I’m a mother of two kids, 3 and 1. I’m seriously considering staying at home like you but what’s about sacrificing that extra income every month!!??? How did you do it? Please enlighten me! We have huge commitment..
hey Pam, thanks for visiting again! i’m just another ordinary stay at home mom and in no position to provide advise for your decision. but the answer to your question when it comes to coping with single income is probably this: spend within your means and be contented with what you have. having more money at home doesn’t always amount to happiness. hope this helps!
I could not agree with you more! So much, in fact, that I blog about this very same topic. I hope that more working moms will realize how important it is to spend the most time that they can with their kids, especially during that ever-important 6-year window! Blessings to you!
I agree with you and i believe many others parents feel the same too. But one main factor, high commitment especially living in big city. That why without a choice they are send their children to nursery. Of course it a hard decision but there is no many choice there have.