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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What do you think is the most ideal family set up?

A. Both parents work flexible jobs and share parenting duties roughly 50-50

B. One high earner and one stay at home parent. Stay at home parent can outsource as needed

C. One big career and one flexible job. Have full time help.

D. Two big careers with high quality nanny plus full time housekeeper

Dh and I could be any of these categories. We are currently B. I feel like D gets the most respect.[/quote]

A few comments.

A. It’s not shared duties. It’s shared bonding. The problem with B and C is one parent misses out on raising their child.
B and C. You need to understand the value of missing a child’s life = the value of caring for a child. One gives up a career one gives up being a full parent. Nobody’s sacrificing more. If a divorce ensues one person gave up money the other gave up being a fully bonded parent.
D if you can ensure both parents are binding in some way because the outsourcing allows you tons of time to bond great but often you just give that up.[/quote]

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