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Originally Posted by smacklan

I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their prorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.

Ok, maybe I should've said it better...most couples don't think it's feasible. I'm totally with you, Smacklan! I love being a housewife, and my husband loves that I am...he doesn't lift a finger when he's home, and because he is sole breadwinner, he shouldn't have to...I don't want him to.

I totally agree with you about the child-raising, too. Besides, as costly as daycare is, it doesn't pay to work anyhow.