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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my observation there are two main factors that lead to mothers leaving the paid workforce:

1) A husband/partner with a rigid job requiring long hours, lots of travel travel, and/or unpredictable scheduling;

2) 3 or more kids.
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3) Special needs child(ren)[/quote]

All the SAHM in my acquaintance meet at least 2 out of 3 factors on this list and some all three.  They all had the same type of high powered careers mentioned in the article.  Can't fault them for doing what works best for their family.[/quote]

Same here.  In my "circle", both spouses working is the standard and having a sahp (usually mom) happens when 'the standard' doesn't work for the family.  Sometimes one of the spouses can work out a part time arrangement- but that is rarer than one staying home fulltime.[/quote]

I don't think it's acceptable for the husband (in many cases) to decide to take on a high-powered job that does not allow any balance that permits him to share the child care duties with a working spouse.  A unilateral decision essentially forces the wife to have to give up her career.  I have told DH repeatedly that I would never support his return to BigLaw.  [/quote]

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