With one child, sure. With two when the youngest just turned 3? Not so much.

I don't think this is an ideal assessment of what being a SAHM is like. You aren't normally trapped in the house or doing childcare and work at the same time.

I think it is a good opportunity for everyone to take positives from it. enjoy the lack of commute if you are working from home, the extra time with kids / spouse. The slower pace of life without all the running around to activities in the evening and on weekends, the reduced pressure to achieve and perform, a resetting of what is important in life, time to exercise and catch up on sleep

When you go back to regular life, take some of that with you.

No. But I feel lucky that I WFH regularly. It’s all of the perks and none of the harried commute. I hope the net result of this is more telework for everyone.

I wouldn’t trade my years at home with my kids for anything. They are grown now and I love my little part time job. I can look back over the last 30 years of parenting with no regrets. BUT - being cooped up with my kids during this quarantine would have been incredibly difficult. Bring a SAHM does not mean you stay home all day.

Nope. No way. I like my mommy track job.

Anonymous wrote:Nope. If anything, this situation confirms that I am not suited to be a SAHM.

+1

Anonymous wrote:I am so happy at home. I have a very well paying job so it is hard to give up. But I am happier, my child is happier and calmer. I am so happy to be home and wondering if anyone else is contemplating quitting after this.

I have a 3 year old. I love her but oh lord — I could not stay home with her 24/7.

Hells to the no!

Kids need a dedicated full time parent. There’s no way around that simple truth.

Anonymous wrote:Part of me wishes I could. My ES kid might do better homeschooled as he's got some challenges. I'm due with my third in August and my 2.5 year old DD is mostly fun to be with.

But I make half the money. It's a lot to give up. We're not rich and walking away from a job in the current environment seems foolish in the extreme. It would be tight on one income. Really tight.

You can do it if you really want to. I homeschool and know lots of families who live on one income. We built our life and housing based on one income, though, so maybe you'd have to make some more drastic changes in order to cut back. It is a great lifestyle. I did consulting on the side for the first couple of years to pay for the extras like homeschool materials, summer camps, etc. and as my husband's income grew, I was able to phase that out. Not all careers would allow that (and it was really hectic with small kids - I had to do most of my work after they were asleep), but wouldn't change a thing looking back).

Nope. If anything, this situation confirms that I am not suited to be a SAHM.

Good Lord no. My 3 year old’s teacher isn’t paid enough. Even if she’s making $250k (which she isn’t), it’s not enough.

Anonymous wrote:No but I want to step back to 40 hrs, no travel, no evening events.dimpler life.

I'm a PP and I think I'm at the point (mid-career, two kids) that I'm okay with mommy tracking. I already don't work especially long hours, but I'm looking for a job outside DC so I can afford a shorter commute as well, which probably means a lateral move or a step down. I'm really loving not leaving for work before the kids wake up.

No but I want to step back to 40 hrs, no travel, no evening events.dimpler life.

Absolute not. I’m bored out of my mind being home all day and that’s with still working full time. My kids are also driving me insane. They are loud elementary age boys and I’m someone who need more space and quiet. I seriously feel like I can’t hear myself think these days. I’m so ready to get back to our normal routine.