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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get it, because it’s true, even if people don’t want to admit that’s what’s happening when children are in full-time daycare.  But in polite society we avoid saying things that might hurt someone’s feelings, regardless of whether it’s truthful or not.  [/quote]

Yes it’s rude and said to be deliberately hurtful. I stayed at home but not ready on purpose, and I envy moms who got to work and had great childcare. Honestly they all seem happier and less burnt out because parenting requires balance. Just ignore anyone using this phrasing.[/quote]

The only working moms I envied were those whose children were watching by a local doting grandparent. But that was not my situation, so I stayed home. Yes we are less wealthy than we'd be if I worked, but we are doing just fine and I wouldn't trade that time for anything. [/quote]

That was me. I only work part-time but their Gammy is everything to them. She would come over early and do the laundry, beds, etc (even though I said she shouldn’t, she just has excess energy).  She  plays endless games with them, go for three mile walks, watch those kiddie movies, just 100% focused on them.  When my daughter was about three and I came home she would hide Gammy’s shoes or hang on to her leg.

They went to preschool 4 hours a day and that was enough.   Money is ok for us but we never strived to be rich.   I can see both sides.  Some women are better off working, some are better off staying home.   [/quote]

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