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
    parents' duties

    I agree that parents are responsible for their child's upbringing. But if they can't stay home with them, then their job is to find a proper daycare that enforces the values they teach at home.

    - SweeneyToddIncUS March 1, 2009 10:16AM

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