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[quote=Anonymous]Why can’t we just call it what it is - staying at home with kids is a luxury that most of us cannot afford. Yes, most working parents are jealous because we have to work outside of the home and try to balance housework and raising our children. And yes it is really annoying to hear SAHPs constantly justifying their choice and explaining over and over how very hard and important their role is. There are plenty of reasons to be a working parent, but for most of us it comes down to money. If money was not an issue, I’d guess that most moms and dads would stay home.

Staying home is like any other luxury. If you or your spouse worked hard and saved enough money to install a pool in your backyard, would you feel compelled to constantly justify the expense by claiming the pool will help your children grow up to be well rounded swimmers?  Would you feel guilty for having a pool while your neighbors do not?  No. Of course not. You would just enjoy the pool.

If you are a SAHP, just accept that you are one of the privileged few. Own it. Enjoy it. And stop being a martyr. [/quote]

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