Are Children Better Off when One Parent Stays Home?

I totally agree.It depends on the behavior of the child.I have a friends who have working parents and they grew up kind,responsible and god- fearing. There are some kids also that even though they have they hands-on moms they are still stubborn. However,in my case I would rather stay home.

With many couples having to work, it all comes down to quality time spend with the family rather than the amount of time. Parents will have to ask themselves where their priorities are. Raising their kids or providing the family with a financially secured future.

now that my children are grown up and well off, i prefer to stay alone. i'm tired of my responsibility that until now they depends all the house chores in me

It seems that having both parents working is now the norm for many people. Sometimes it works. Sometimes problems arise. Every family is different.

That's the reason why my wife and I decided to decline promotion in our jobs because we wanted to see the girls grow under our care. Looking back, we realized now that we have made the right decision.

But then parents caring and attention is very important for children.

In the world were living at this time, both parents should be at work to survive while kids needs to be with the maid or another relative.

If both parents are working then the children will be financial well off, but emotional I think they are not, for most of the children want the personal care and love of their parents and not only financial care.My husband and I were both working but when I have my three daughters who are still young, we decided that I would retire from work and take good care of my children. And since they are all girls, my husband wants me to personally guide them to the right path and to have good values when they grow up.

I definitely feel like children would be protected and more efficiently supervised when the parent is at home. They would be closer to their parents too. Especially for a teen-ager, I feel like a parent staying at home would definitely reduce the chances of the child engaging in any unwanted activities. The parents would also find it easier to gain the friendship and trust of the child and the child would be more accountable to them. Then again, i don't intend to generalize and there are exceptions always. But to answer your question directly, I'd say yes, they are better off.

Yeah parents being with children is important.. But on the other hand they become more independent and responsible