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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women simply have no choice but to work since their family depends on their
income. The working mom hasn’t “harmed” her children—she has done what
she has to do to provide for them.
Yet it’s common sense that those who love a child and have an ongoing long-term relationship with that child are the most likely to provide him or her with the highest quality of care. A growing number of families are opting to keep fathers, instead of mothers, at home to serve as primary caregivers. Many families rely on extended family or close friends to provide care. These arrangements are likely to match closely the care provided by a mother.
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