Originally Posted by philomom I stay at home even though my kids are now in school. Here's some reasons why. No after care worries No summer day camp worries No homework worries No when's dinner worries No "when do we shop?" worries No frenzied weekends trying to "catch up" No "who watches the sick child" battles I volunteer at the kids' school. I volunteer at the local science museum. I do most of the home care and upkeep. I have time for pottery or watercolor classes that me a better and more well-rounded person. It's not a charmed life, but it is a good one. |
Originally Posted by philomom I stay at home even though my kids are now in school. Here's some reasons why. No after care worries No summer day camp worries No homework worries No when's dinner worries No "when do we shop?" worries No frenzied weekends trying to "catch up" No "who watches the sick child" battles |
Originally Posted by the_lissa I've read of a few women who sahm once their children are in school (not hs'ing.) What are the reasons for this? Are there advantages? What is there to do? (This is not meant to be offensive. I am honestly curious.) |
Originally Posted by meowee The same when her DC is sick. She was not given a raise because she missed too many days last year due to DS being sick. ![]() |
I've read of a few women who sahm once their children are in school (not hs'ing.) What are the reasons for this? Are there advantages? What is there to do? |
No after care worries No summer day camp worries No homework worries No when's dinner worries No "when do we shop?" worries No frenzied weekends trying to "catch up" No "who watches the sick child" battles |