I found an article yesterday about working moms and the mixed emotions it brings. There are people on both sides of the office door on this one. Those who believe women who want to work are doing a good service to their kids, others believe mothers should stay at home (those who can, that is).
It’s the traditional debate. What I find interesting is that I wonder how many women will regret their decision — either way. Will a working mom wish she’d stayed home? Or will a stay-at-home mom wish she’d stayed in the workforce? These are questions we’ll never know until we get to that point in our lives later down the road. For now, I think we just have to think hard about our decisions and stand by them.
Just do what you think is best for you and your family right now. And, know that you can always change your mind.
- Here’s the full article, “Working Moms Look Back With Mixed Emotions,” from CNN.com.
ABOUT ALICIA: Alicia is the founder of Balancing Motherhood.com. Last year, she managed to stay sane while completing an MBA, working full-time, blogging, and still baking amazing birthday cakes — all while raising a young family at home.
Melissa says
I’m a working mom. I love my son very much…
I’m of the opinion that no mother should judge another mother’s choices or her life situation. For some of us, life dealt us no choice – we had to work to live in this world and to provide for our families. For those of us fortunate to have a choice as to whether to work, and then chose to work, the decision was made because the money helped to give the children a little bit extra. For some, the decision to work was made because when mom is happy, then she can be a good mother to her children. Depressed mommies have a negative impact on their children.
I’m happy being a working mother. I feel like it makes me a better mother during the time that I do have with my children. Some moms believe that being a stay at home mom makes them a good mom, because they’re happiest doing that. I just don’t think it’s right for anyone to judge another’s life choices or life situation.
Kim says
Today was my first day back to work after maternity leave and it was SO difficult! 🙁 But, I think that every family needs to do what is best for them…and it’s not fair to judge anyone else based on what works for one family.