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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are middle grounds here. I work during school hours & early in the morning. It actually adds up to 40 hours, but I get to pick up my daughter. I realize I’m fortunate. Everyone should do what works for their specific family!![/quote]

+ 100. I am similar and feel like we should spend our time forcing companies to allow these kind of flexible roles (and to extend maternity and paternity leaves). It would be a lot more productive these tired SAHM vs. WOHM debates.

In my mind, there is no question that it’s best for babies and toddlers to spend the majority of their waking hours with a parent or grandparent. On the other hand, it shouldn’t require sacrificing one’s career (and ambition and mental capabilities) to do so.[/quote]

I think more companies are starting to allow these flexible roles. Not enough, but more. I know that for many moms in the 80s and 90s, if they wanted to be home before 5, their only options were shift jobs (I had a friend whose mom worked nights as a nurse) or teaching.[/quote]

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