Stay Home Vs. Working Mom - Let's End The War!

Sometimes it can seem as though stay at home moms and working moms are battling against each
other. The truth is, there are lots of women who stay at home with their children, and there are
some moms who work. The other truth is, one of them is not better than the other. As moms, we all
love our children, and we all want them to be happy. There are many advantages and disadvantages
to both staying at home, and working outside of the home.
Staying at home with your children is great because you are able to be with them all day. You are
able to bond more with your children, and instill more of your values and what you feel is
important into your children. It also gives you a great feeling to be able to be with your
children all the time. However, staying home with your children can also make them more dependent
on you than most other children are toward their moms. It can make them fear leaving you, whether
you're leaving them at school, or with the babysitter for a night off. The disadvantages to you
are being on call all the time. It can make you feel like you want to tear your hair out! Also,
although you have one of the hardest jobs, you're not actually bringing in an income. Although,
today many moms are working over the internet, or with home businesses.
Mothers who work outside the home get their chance to be someone else other than 'mom.' They can
concentrate on what they are trying to do much better than a mother who works at home. The only
'kids' they have in their hair are the ones they work with! Also, being away from your children
more will foster a greater sense of independence in them. Disadvantages to working outside the
home are obvious. You don't get as much time to spend with your children, and this can make you
feel guilty or neglectful. Also, you have to know that whoever may be your children's caretakers
will have an impact on what your children grow to believe.
Whether we work outside the home, or stay at home with our kids, we are all mothers. We all want
the same things for our children. Happiness, opportunities, and we want to give them all we can.
Being a mother is hard enough today. We need to stick together as moms, whatever kind of mom we
are. Supporting each other in motherhood and in life is what is important. Support each other's
decisions and be proud of the decision that you have made. Let's end the war!
by: L. J. Allen