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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous"It makes me so angry that these discussions (the article and here) completely overlook the root of the problem, which is that society doesn't value childrearing and caring for the home, and there aren't enough flexible and part-time jobs available in the professional world."

Disagree.  I think the root of the problem is the expectation of longer work-weeks, on-going job insecurity even among established professionals, and the need for two-incomes to maintain the same lifestyle once maintained with one income.  It's not just that both parents are working, it's that they are working longer hours, including when they get home, and are more stressed.  This makes them more exhausted and less able to connect and spend time with their spouses. [/quote]

It is all of these things.  But especially that we as a society pay all this lip-service to "family-values" but in reality, completely de-value child-rearing.  It's disgusting.  Money and business are king; raising good, healthy, happy, responsible, etc. human beings is secondary.[/quote]

You are all right. My husband's schedule as a law partner over the last 7 years has been ridiculous and the recession has hit us hard. I've considered going back to work about every 6 months over the last few years for security. Problem is the school schedule has a ridiculous number of random days off throughout the year. Are we supposed to warehouse our children during this time because childcare costs $17 per hour? I honestly have no idea how women manage a full-time job and full-time parenting. The culture of work of Washington, DC and major urban areas is sickening. Sometimes, I just want to move to Idaho.[/quote]

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