By Odin.Liela 2011-07-31 19:41:13
I can see both sides of the issue. On one hand, if both parents are gone then children get raised by school systems, babysitters, and television. Not cool. But on the other hand, having both parents work creates a more comfortable lifestyle which could enable them to take better care of the child.
If I was ever to become a stay-at-home mom, which is something I would enjoy if I had children, there would need to be some conditions so I could feel as though I was contributing as much as my husband. For one, kids. I won't be a stay-at-home wife. There HAS to be a child in the house for me to stay home with. Two, dogs. I love dogs and it breaks my heart to see so many homeless ones. I would want a place with a fenced yard large enough to house at least 3-4 dogs so I could take rescue dogs from shelters who needed a home. Three, food. I would demand to grow our own vegetables (I love to garden anyways) as well as fruit trees if possible and berries if possible. I'd also wish to raise chickens for meat as well as eggs. My family had chickens when I was growing up, so I know what I'm getting into there. Also, bread. If I was at home all the time, I'd prefer homemade bread. I love to bake, I prefer the taste of homemade bread, and it would help me feel like I was contributing. For four, sewing. I'm learning to sew now, and if I were to stay at home I would prefer to sew my own clothes, mend my husband's if needed, sew clothes for our children, and other sewn things around the house such as pillows or curtains when needed.
But yeah, that's only if we can afford it when we are both out of college, and only after I've worked to pay off my student loans. I'm not going to become a stay at home while I'm in debt, lol.