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[quote=Anonymous]As someone who went to daycare from week 6 of my own life with a wonderful caregiver who is still part of my life, I just want to say that I think people on this thread are being a little too down on the option of someone else caring for your child. I also think it's a more complex choice for many of us, although I've been assured before by other SAHMs on this thread that it is all sunshine caring for their little ones and there's nary a moment of self-doubt or frustration!

So here's my two cents: I knew being a SAHM was right for me because I did not adore my job or receive personal fulfillment from it; it kept me away from the thing I wanted to be doing (spending time with my child); and the commute plus the job stressed me out enough (I am a big old introvert) so that even when I got home I felt like I needed time to unwind and it was hard for me to continue being cheerful and loving and interactive with my family. That's how I knew it was right for ME. That said, I am highly educated and take a lot of joy in mental activity and challenges, and as much as I appreciate and love being able to stay at home, I find that I need to find outlets for my intellect-- besides story time and the playground  :wink: -- or else SAH begins to feel like the choice to stifle myself in favor of the next generation. [/quote]

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