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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  • SweeneyToddInc
    college vs. work

    I agree that working mothers can be happy in a career they chose. But there are differences between college and an actual job so someone who goes off to become a teacher may find out later that they despise working with kids from a certain age group.

    - SweeneyToddIncUS March 1, 2009 10:08AM

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    Nataly Kogan is the co-founder of Work It, Mom! and author of the Work It, Mom! blog. More

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