are mothers good role models for their children if there are in the workforce?
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Mothers working outside the home can be very good role models.  I taught and had one caregiver in my home for five years.  Later I taught one of my children.  They saw me as a hard working career person, a graduate student, and a fully involved loving mother.  It takes a lot of planning, prioritizing and staying the course but it certainly can be done successfully.
364711
There are plenty of people who want to work.  When you hired her to watch your son, did you give the days and hours?  Did she tell you then she could not watch your son on Mondays?  If she didn't, I would let her go and find a lady in her 60's who would love to watch your son, a grandmaw type who could use the money to supplement her income.
414606
Definitely!  All the things that you have mentioned are attained through a good upbringing.  You need not be rich to bring your children up with class.
626064
No. Remember that there are always three sides to every story.\n\nYou can treat two kids exactly the same, and they will react differently, so who knows how she's taking it -- you will have to be the best judge of her character.\n\nAlso, your upbringing may affect her now, but also how she behaves in the future (as an adult), indeed it may have a strong effect on the way she brings up her own kids.\n\nYou can never tell, only do what you think is best for her and society.  She can rebel or embrace.  You cannot be responsible after a certain point.\n\nI am sure she will do you proud, eventually -- the path will not be perfectly smooth, but overall I am sure you have given her all the tools to do a good job.
51102
I believe that parents get wrapped up in their jobs and trying to provide for their family.  They also, sometimes, get wrapped up in their own lives.  Im afraid that I know of too many families that parents are too wrapped up in their selves to even pay attention to their children.  I dont think its right.  Parents should spend quality time getting to know their children.
557061
Wow, that sucks. \nYou could say something like the "good mother" will pass on good moral conduct to their children, who will hopefully make choices that benefit society, making a "good nation". "Good mothers" will create an example that her children would want to follow, also to pass on how to make good choices and to provide a measure for good judgement that will help people be fair in their decision making. \nThe huge hole in this topic is the Nature vs. Nurture debate. Is it the envirnoment in which children are raised, or is it the parents that determine what kind of person the child will be? I personally think it's a mixture of the two, combined with free will and the ability to make choices.\nAnyway, don't freak out- just look at the subject from all angles. Do major political figures have "good mothers"? Have their upbringings influenced how they've conducted themselves in their careers, therefore contributing to the "good nation" concept? \nGood luck! :)
181434
Years ago mothers stayed at home to bring up children. Now they have to go out to work and they just don't have time for basic mothering. As long as the kids are out off their way they don't care what their doing!  But the main problem is people are too liberal now a days... Children can do what they want, when they want and don't have to take responsibility for their actions. ALL control was lost the minute power was taken away from parents and teachers... There's nothing wrong with getting a clip around the ear when you need it.....
776378
Yes.....my kids : )\n\nI have a son who will be 21 next month, a son who is 18, a son who is 17 and a daughter who just turned 16.  They are such awesome kids, and I just thank god that I managed to raise them halfway decently, and they make me proud to be a mother.
956344
Yes by the simply natured that their is only one and not two parents to deal with the issues that child-rearing need.  However, that does not mean that a one-parent families cannot be a successful model to rear children in.  \n\nRespectfully!!!
317193
mothers who stay home to raise their children are good leaders.  people that are willing to help other countries be free as we are, are good leaders. people with convictions\nand determination to never sell out or be bought are good leaders.\npresident bush, dr. laura schlessinger <spelling>, anyone that knows the value of their"good name", these are just a few GOOD LEADERS!
1135731
It seems like that through it all you really want to be there for your kids whenever you have children, which is good. I don't really know what I would do if that was the focus for me because both of them have their pros and cons for instance. If you are the fashion designer you can choose to work out of your home and you might even make clothes for your children, but if you did become famous doing that you might have to take time away from your kids to dress someone famous which they would learn to appreciate when they were younger also it is not the most secure job in the entire world. If you were the child psychiatrist you would have to deal with kids problems all day it would be great for being there for your kids but they might resent the fact that you may always give them a doctors opinion on the situation. Which ever one you choose though you will be great at it and as long as your future kids know that they are loved i am sure they will accept whatever it is that you do good luck.
883509
I'd start out by saying something like people need to take responsibility for their actions and continuing to point a finger isn't going to fix anything.  It might be hard to admit that their kids did something bad cause then it might mean that they aren't being very good parents.  Pointing a finger of blame may be the easiest way for them to not admit they aren't doing a good enough of job.
993875
The second offer sounds good,but I wouldnt want my daughter knowing that mommy sleeps with different men every night for money.What kind of a role model would I be setting for my little girl.I know it would be hard,but I would stay with the regular paying job and then get a second one if possible to help get the bills paid.
1162170
Somebrowing said "Hey parents, babies still don't make themselves."  High five to you, woman! I feel very fortunate because when I grew up, chores and privileges were delegated by age, not gender. My brothers and I were all taught to be self-sufficient and responsible. Our parents both had careers and were excellent role models for us. I can do basic car maintenance and my brothers can cook and sew....and vice versa. \nWe all had the same curfews based on age and were expected to let our parents know where we were at all times. I think boys and girls can both have many privileges and a great deal of freedom if they act responsibly.
674581
Well that is not easy, I think alot of it depends on the woman, if she can juggle all that.  Some women feel they have to work to keep their sanity.  If the time a mother spends with her child is not good time, it is better she works and enjoys the time she has with them.  Sometimes being away from the children make you enjoy them even more :)
180791
Could it be the dispute between mothers & non-mothers and how each percieve working after child-bearing.\n\nSome say women should be able to work and be treated the exact same and have the same expected of them as their co-workers.  Others argue that it would be better for society if mums could stay home and focus on raising their children insteadl.
688929
When I was growing up, my mom was able to stay home and raise her children. That time frame did not require both parents to work in order to pay the bills. Now that I am an adult, I have found that industrialization means that both parents must work, simply to make ends meet. We have less time as a family to sit down to supper (depending on the work schedules), and even less time to go on family outings. I think it is sad. We work mainly to pay the bills, like house and car insurance, health insurance, gas bills, etc, etc. It's not easy to live on one income anymore. Sadly, my children will probably grow up with the knowledge that both mom and dad have to work, again, just to make ends meet.