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My dad became a stay at home dad by going to grad school. My mom was a stay at home mom and got her master's degree. When she finished and got a job, they switched because it was his turn to pursue his dream.
My husband is laid off for the winter and we were in a situation where we didn't feel that daycare was best for our 4 yr old. Now he stays home with her and they've become more involved in community activities. Monday's she has gymnastics, Tuesdays/Thursdays Pre-school, Fridays Swimming, Saturdays dance. It's great, wish we would've considered having him stay home years ago!
My husband got let go from his job shortly before out twins were born, and it took him almost a year to find another job. So we were both home, with me doing some work from home. It was hard financially, but we managed, and looking back now, I don't think either of us would change a thing- it was great having him home as twins are hard work, and he loved being there for all the milestones etc.
I have known several stay at home dads. One was at home because mom was a DR. and made more money. At first, they both worked but after the 3rd child they realized that his pay check paid for little more than day-care. It just made sense that he stay at home and care for the kids.
Situation #2. Dad was a tax accountant and ran his business out of the house. Mom was a CFO and worked outside the home. Once the kids started arriving, dad worked from home and took care of the kids.
Both situations were happy dads and moms. The kids seemed to flourish as well.
I think at least one parent should be a stay at home parent until the yougest child reaches school age. However I think a day or two a week of child care is also OK. So that stay at home parent could have a part time job. But the stay at home parent should have parenting as their first role.
I do not agree with both parents working full time.
Usually it's because the mom has a job that pays more, and sometimes also because the man is out of work for whatever reason.
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