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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, you should not feel guilty. I have never understood the SAH vs WOH/WAH debate because everyone's circumstances are different. It's like saying all women should have one career option--that's crazy.

The important thing is that you are happy with the choice you make. I know a lot of SAHMs who wish they could go back to work and vice versa. And they are miserable and it shows. But those who are truly happy parents, no matter what their work situation, are happy because they were able to create the life, the career, the balance that works for them. That is what you need to do OP.[/quote]

Thank you for this marvelous answer.

I concur completely with the above, OP, and I'm someone who was always torn!  I love my career and worked hard to get where I am, but when my kids were babies and toddlers, I ached to be able to stay home with them.  It wasn't in the cards for me, but we just did the best we could and we have a happy family.

Don't feel guilty.  Just do what the PP above suggests, find the balance that works for your family.  A stable home with loving parents/guardians are what kids need, and both working and SAH people can fill that role.[/quote]

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