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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends.  I only SAH for one year--I had a 2 year old and infant that year.  My DH did a lot more of the "chores" than I did.  If I were a SAH parent with kids in school all day, I think I would do the vast majority of stuff you mentioned, though I would think DH would still be involved in the big stuff like arranging contractors, medical issues, etc.  And I'd still have a weekly cleaning lady.  [/quote]

I was going to say the same thing.  The answer to this has depended on the ages of my kids.  DH helped out a lot more when I was spending my entire day with young children who needed me constantly.  Now that the kids are in school, I'm able to get so much more done than I used to.  SAHM experiences differ so much - on additional outside help (some have nannies, housekeepers, twice-a-month cleaners, half day preschool etc), how many kids, what ages and it changes over time.[/quote]

I stayed back because I knew that there is a big difference in the care and interaction that a highly educated mom can give vs a woman who is not the mom and who is not that well educated.  Did not hurt that HHI is high and I am not under any monetary pressure. My DH is the same and prefers to spend time with the kids and teaching them things that a highly educated man can teach. The chores are outsourced and our staff are well paid because they free up our time.  My staying at home enables us to manage our blessed lives.[/quote]

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