Do Working Moms Put Their Kids at a Disadvantage?

Do Working Moms Put Their Kids at a Disadvantage?

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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The Question About Whether Mothers Should Work is Misleading

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To refer to mothers in terms of whether or not they should work is misleading. Poll after poll indicates that what most women prefer is to tailor their work lives around the needs of their children, rather than the other way around. Most women want to work, but only part-time. They want to be home when their children are young and return to work on a part-time basis once their kids are in school. This allows women to take care of their own needs while still being responsible mothers.

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