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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Do Working Moms Put Their Kids at a Disadvantage?
The mother matters
I can't speak for anyone's circumstances, only my own. My mother was a single mom, having been left by my father when I was in my early teens. My mom was getting an advanced degree at the time. She could have taken a regular job to make much more money than a full time student / part time teaching assistant but she didn't. She pursued her goals and even though she wasn;t around a ton, she made sure the time we did have was special. She also taught me dedication and hard work can overcome all obstacles. She was and is an inspiration to me.
Even before my father left, she worked yet I never felt unloved or neglected and I learned an immense amount of independence.
But again, I think there is no clear answer to this as it depends on the person.
- Pliskin
October 2, 2008 10:59PM
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