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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6am-8pm with your children everyday, no childcare, how would you do?

This is my current situation and not sure if I am fit for this. We cannot afford childcare at the moment due to my husband's job loss. [/quote]

I would love it.  But you have to have the temperament.[/quote]

What kind of temperament?[/quote]

You have to be the kind of person who enjoys spending most of your time with young children.  Given that OP can't afford childcare, she also can't afford a housekeeper, so you have to be willing to put in at least half of the work (provided that your partner will put in the rest of it).  You have to be willing to talk more with children than adults, and seek out enrichment (or provide it) for both yourself and your children.  You have to be willing to try different things when your child is not who you expected; parent the child you have, not the child you wanted.

I'm a nanny who has worked 24/7.  I have the temperament to be a sahm, but it's just not going to happen for me.  While I am envious of those who do so, I also recognize (and offer suggestions when asked) that some have the situation thrust upon themselves, especially when the matter is a question of finances and not being able to afford childcare for multiple children..[/quote]

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