Reply to What do you think is the most ideal family set up?

Forum Index » General Parenting Discussion

Reply to "What do you think is the most ideal family set up?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]C. We are currently A with no help. It’s very hard and we spend a ton of time on housekeeping, repairs and lawn care. We don’t feel like we can hire any of that out. 280k but 3 in daycare. I do love that Dh is my equal partner. I also love that I got the chance to lean into work. We both love our jobs, our kids and each other. Very happy with our family, just wish I had some help. [/quote]

We are A. but only one kid, on far less money than you (like 100k less). And our one kid is in elementary, so no daycare expenses. I agree no help is challenging, but I still prefer it to all the other options because both DH and I would rather spend time with our family than work. I know not everyone feels that way but we do and it's so nice that it's a value we share with one another. But even though we prioritize family, I think it's really good and healthy we both have work because it rounds us out more and ensures that when our kid is grown we will have other things to focus on and think about. I had a SAHM growing up and she had no identity separate from her kids and I think it was negative.

PP, I bet once your kids are out of daycare, you will appreciate your set up a lot more. Work flexibility with 3 kids is going to be such a blessing, plus being able to share the load with your partner. Kids need less minding as they get older but have more emotional, social, and academic needs. It's much harder to outsource those to a nanny than the care of a baby or toddler. You guys will be able to actually be there for your kids as they go through adolescence. You will be glad for it.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics