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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm always confused by the black and white thinking of this questions - unless we're talking about women who marry and stay home immediately, even SAHMs usually have careers.

I had a great 15 year career prior to SAH

I now largely stay at home (do a little consulting to stay connected so I have options down the road)

Even If I stay home until by youngest is off to college, I will hopefully have another 15+ healthy years.  My parents (who are 71) both have hobbies that make an income / contribute to their community at this part of their life.  i'd expect the same

So even if I stay home with kids the entire time they're growing up, thats still 30+ years out in the world doing things to contribute, paid or otherwise. And yet this question wants to define my entire life by just what I do with 2 decades of it[/quote]

Agreed!  I’m not permanently unemployable because I am staying home right now.  I had a great career, along with a network of colleagues/friends, and I can go back to it if and when I choose.  I can also continue to stay home and prioritize my house and family if I choose.  Or maybe I can try something completely different!

I think the poster who said a lot of this judgement is a direct result of anxiety is on to something.[/quote]

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