tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339355084484285608.post5385162649408365671..comments2023-12-06T23:58:42.872-06:00Comments on Elisa...Creating Memories: Parenting 101: Not SleepingElisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09985918720281634986noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339355084484285608.post-77796216742212692912009-10-19T16:33:45.177-05:002009-10-19T16:33:45.177-05:00my mom did both periodically. she stayed at home w...my mom did both periodically. she stayed at home with me until I was old enough to go to school then she returned to work and then she did both again throughout her lifetime. <br /><br />for me, it taught me that a women deserves so much respect and it showed me how independent my mother was and it makes me appreciate her...now. I say now because as a kid it's our job to be selfish and not think too highly of our parents--at least I did.Nandoismâ„¢https://www.blogger.com/profile/03341690281726864581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339355084484285608.post-56809518967633274782009-10-18T10:56:18.810-05:002009-10-18T10:56:18.810-05:00I was (and still is to a degree) a hands-on mom. S...I was (and still is to a degree) a hands-on mom. So much so that I quit working to be home with my kids when they were in elementary school. I felt they needed my guidance - not so much supervision but guidance. My mom worked when I was growing up and I felt I didn't have guidance. <br /><br />I am so glad that I was able to do that, financially and emtionally. Some moms can't be a mom 24/7 - if that makes sense. I love being a mom 24/7. I think my kids are grateful that I stayed home. I think I instilled family values in them more by staying home. They are more respectful and appreciative of the concept of "family", and they are doing well in school because I am home.<br /><br />Having said, though, I sometimes see them as less independent than those kids whose mom work. I think they rely on me too much sometimes.<br /><br />I would never know how they would have turned out otherwise but I don't regret staying home with them. Not even a second. I may have less money to retire on but I know I did the right thing.karenhttp://www.ecokaren.comnoreply@blogger.com