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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I became a SAHM at 40 with 2 kids. I would say in terms of annual HHI we are at top 5% for DMV.  Kids are done with college, married/engaged,

[b]I am an immigrant so I was not judged for being a SAHM.  [/b]Besides, most people from my country of origin knew our academic and career credentials, our family background etc - so, being a SAHM was clearly my own choice.

Also - I did not become a SAHM because a lack of education, socialization, culture etc.  My kids were top performers in school/college etc and generally have done well in their life - so it was also not due to a SN situation etc.   IRL, I was not considered to be a doormat or a gravy train rider because I was home.

Now DCUM is another matter.

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I'm curious what this means.

Even in cultures where SAH is very common in heritage country the subpopulation who emigrates is different.

In USA, I associate SAH with highly religious families, especially ones with many kids. [/quote]

In immigrant communities, there is often fear of leaving kids in full daycare leading to loss of cultural and religious values. Also there is a learning curve of understanding new healthcare, parenting, schooling, homeownership etc. which leads to one spouse taking on income and other figuring out local life. Without extended family here, there is no built in support system.[/quote]

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