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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Teacher Turnover
  • kas43091
    distrust

    In response to Rebecca’s comment, the issue of “teacher turnover” can most definitely be a cause of psychological issues. During the early years of a child’s life he is determining whether he can trust people or not. When teachers are constantly coming and going, the child instantly assesses his world as untrustworthy. Added to that, his mother is also coming and going, when she ought to be the most trustworthy individual in his life.

    - kas43091US March 1, 2009 11:42AM

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