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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  • big red
    The Big Picture

    We need to look at the big picture. Every person parents differently, there is no best way. If the mother needs to work to provide the best quality of life for her kids, then she needs to do what she needs to do. If it is best for the mother to be home with her kids, then she needs to be home. By being the parent of a child you are making a promise to them to put their health and their best interest, most of the time, in front of your own.

    - big redUS February 16, 2009 9:43PM

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