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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Amusing how the OP asked about a parent staying home, but it morphed into SAHM. I remember before recession when millenials were first becoming parents with their idealism, the idea of SAHD was gaining traction. Now I think it is ridiculed even vilified, so many threads on DCUM how SAHD can't go to play dates because <scandal> or other ways they can't fit in with the SAHM posse in every neighborhood.

But are there any DW making it so bank that it made sense for DH to stay home. Please no stories about those man children who can't hold a job and play video games all day, but actual professional men who decided DW career took precedence. [/quote]

Yes, plenty of stay at home dads in my neighborhood. One in our family too.[/quote]

We've met a few SAHDs. We know a mom who is an orthopedic surgeon and her DH stayed home to take care of their kids. I know another managing director in NYC who earns seven figures whose husband stays home with the kids. He is always working on some new business venture but he is home. My friend's boss is also a director whose husband stays home. I think that guy is a bit of a loser though and can't hold a job.[/quote]

Do you think similarly of women who stay home? Or is your judgment only for men?[/quote]

See, the loathing of SAHDs only took two posts![/quote]

It has nothing to do with him being a stay at home dad. He really is a loser! He cheats on his wife, is an alcoholic and isn't a very good guy. It's not like he gave up his career to spend time with his child. I actually think they were separated for a while. Not sure if they ended up divorcing. I think there is a difference between being unemployed and choosing to be a full time stay at home parent.

I'm a SAHM. I wasn't laid off or fired. I stepped away from a high paying six figure job to spend time with my children. See the difference?[/quote]

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