The fascination with Sarah Palin comes not only from her unexpected rise, but also from the fact that she is a mother of five, with one child under a year old. While Palin seeks the vice presidency, one of the most demanding jobs on Earth, more than 40 million American moms also balance jobs with motherhood. Do working moms have the best of both worlds, or are they potentially neglecting their children's best interests?
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There is a widely accepted myth that two-income families are a necessity today, but this is false. In fact it can actually cost to have both parents in the workforce, since the lifestyle of a two-income family – child care, commuting costs, dry cleaning, convenience foods, and eating out – is more expensive than the lifestyle of a one-income family. Moreover, statistics show that the families most likely to use day care are those earning over 75K a year, while the income bracket with the highest number of stay-at-home moms is those earning 20-25K a year. The wealthier you are, the more likely you are to work outside the home. Bottom line: Most mothers at home are not wealthy.
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