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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I worry that if I sah my sons will think their mommy and eventually their wife exists to make life run smoothly for them and their “important” work[/quote]

This is kind of my perspective too. I would not say that I “worry” about it, but as a mother of sons I really feel like it is incredibly important for them to see their father and I doing the same things. Both working, both taking care of the house, and both taking care of them. My husband’s mother worked and I really feel like this is such a huge part of the reason he is incredible around the house. Studies also support that.

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That is one good model. There are many other ways for boys and girls to learn about all the different good ways for a family to function. Dad sets a great example for the boys around the house and with how involved he is in the day to life of the family. Plus, they know mom had a career before and may again, and they know the many things she does to give back without pay now. I like the balance kids are seeing, particularly the conscious choice to give up more money and more material goods for more time to live and give to others and the community. There are many ways to be happy and many definitions of success.

I think it is important that our kids grow up knowing there isn't just one "right way" to live; but that we teach them planning, resilience and flexibility so they can handle whatever comes their way.[/quote]

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