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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can understand that not working could be a marital perk if the marriage does not produce offspring.

However if one spouse quits his/her career in order to remain @home, providing all the childcare, then I see this as a disadvantage rather than an actual “perk.”

Leaving the work force does not bode well for anyone.
Doing so leaves a gap on your resume + it is not easy later on when you re-enter.

Plus daily childcare is a lot more work than working outside of the home.
Caring for little ones is a ton of mental/physical energy which can be very taxing on anyone.
Plus the loss of personal satisfaction along w/the isolated lifestyle may not be for everyone.

That being said, I do acknowledge that each + every situation will be completely different.[/quote]

Starting at about age 4 children spend their days at this thing called "school" so there is no longer a need for anyone to be home providing childcare.  A four year resume gap shouldn't prevent anyone from getting a job.  [/quote]

A 30 year gap seems like more of a problem.  [/quote]

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