Working Mom and Stay-at-home-Mom
I once read that it served in the best interest of the child/children if&when the mom worked rather than if the mom stayed at home.
I have to admit, I feel working moms indirectly contribute a lot more to their child’s life and value system than the well-intended stay-at-home mom after a period of time has passed. (note the “after a period of time has passed”)
I am currently a “stay-at-home-mom’. I love being home with my baby. I feel this offers her the best care possible and she receives a lot of needed attention and development aid. But I am aware that this special attention will not be so “necessary” as she gets older (by two years of age).
After a year or so she will be better served by a more diverse setting. Whether it is having her cared for by a nanny or by a daycare. She will have the social benefits of interacting with a diverse range of people and learn her own responses to them.
Also, importantly, she develops her own sense of independence, a better grasp of good work ethic by watching her parents work and a sense of order and respect for other people’s professions and work life.
So while I greatly see the benefits of staying home with my baby, I believe she won’t benefit as much as she gets older simply because her needs will change.
What are your thoughts?
HL.
HybridLiving 