Should Women stay home after having a child?

that is a choice everyone needs to make for themselves Me personally i stayed at home with my five children to see them grow and to go through the different stages of growth it`s an amazing process and i wanted to be there as mother nature intended there are some people who don`t want this or maybe better said cant do it because of either todays financial demands or the fact it`s not for them wew are all different and people should not be made to take on this role if they don`t have their heart in it

I would have to disagree. Some mothers can't stay at home, they have to go out and work. And also I really don't think that it's going to have a big effect on your baby.

I think that it is better for the mother to stay home as long as they can. it is better for bonding with the child. but if you can not stay home, it doesn't make you a bad parent. we had to do what we need to do to support our families.

yeah i totally agree with you. i think also that, it is aa good idea to get back out again or back to work again. it would do your confidence a world of good

It would be great if they can afford it, but it's not always reasonable financially for that to happen.

i went back to work when my son was about 2 months old. I wish i didnt have to do it. My husband stayed home with him. The only babysitter he has ever had is my sister, or a close friend. Now i stay home with my son, we moved to arizona, and my husband works now. I love it but my son is so spoiled because he is with me all the time. It is going to be hard to leave him with a babysitter...when it is time to do so.

I believe it is up to the mother in question. But I do believe that children benifit much more by having a mother at home that will teach them, love them and give them an example to set for when they have their own children. I have been a stay at home mother for five years. I did work with my first daughter and the only downfall that I can see is that my oldest has no qualms about leaving me when she has to. But my 4 and 2 year olds cant stand to be away from me. Which sometimes can be very annoying.

I'm a stay at home mom and plan to be until there both in school. I won't ever get this time back with them.

As long as they can afford it.

i think its better if both the parents stay at home not necessarily at the same time...it important for both the mom n dad create a bond with their new born child...

it has to be the mother's choice. i know of women who can manage both work and house very well. but if there is an opportunity for her to take time off for few years than it would do her and the new baby a lot of good. i have a one year old kid and my wife is at home. but that has been her choice and i have supported her.

i do not know now

Absolutely....!!! I plan to be a stay-at-home mom once I have a child....

I agree but some people do not have this option.

I do agree, but I think that when the husband has the burden of bringing home the paycheck it can get very nervewrecking for him and the wife when the paycheck has been reduced down to just one instead of two....so I say to allow for women to find other ways to earn as long as they can stay at home with the kids....that is what I do, if you are ever interested in learning more just let me know, I have many ways to help many moms who want to stay home and need to still bring home some extra dollars! http://www.mymommyswebsite.com

it depends on circumstances .if earning i s for ur livelihood or situations does not permit u to leave the job,u cant do anything.even working people can be good parents.child needs quality time nd not that mom is around him everytime.

I have opted to do so.Kids need you so many times.I hate leaving my kids alone at home or with maids.I have found many times other people neglect them and with rise in child abuse cases I am scared to trust anyone alone with my child on regular basis.

I was working in a Government office but resigned after having my son. Everybody was against my idea of leaving a government job but I was adamant. My mother was working and I had felt her need many times. I think I had made up my mind at that stage itself that I would not go out to work if I had a child. I too believe that a child needs a mother's care upto a stage. Unfortunately, this decision can't be taken by the woman alone, no, in most cases.

I totally agree if its possible, that is the best way.

yes the mom should be near the child until she starts going to school.