Re: choice vs circumstances
Both of my sisters have worked and had children, and are still working. Luckily they had family to help them with the raising of their kids, along with their dads. They are out of the house 8:00 till 5:00.
Their kids are just as normal as any other kids with mothers at home.
I on the other hand can stay at home as my financial situation is different which is why I am at home at the moment.
The quality of care also makes a big difference.
I think the guardian has a big role to play too. if they are family there are more chances that the baby will be at ease and not miss the mother too much.
However if it is nurseries, well I have seen enough sick documentaries which have deterred me from sending any of mine to a nursery. Not all however.
Suroor I agree when you say it is quality time, not quantity.
You know I `m hearing alot about how women should stay at home with babies and stuff, fair enough. But have any of you guys heard of Post Natal depression? In this state women can actually harm their babies, so I think it is best if they did go out and work, cuz being at home with no intellectual challenge an be pretty depressing, especially for women who have left their careers.