What Are The Various Pros And Cons Of Stay-At-Home Mothers ?

– April 27, 2010Posted in: Working Mother

Stay-At-Home Mothers Pros -

The unsatisfactory balance of work and family does not occur.
You do not have to be a part of several things at the same time. Your only dedication will be your family.
You can spend more time with your children and family. Take out time for yourself. You will have enough time maintaining your home and making your life run smoother.
Direct supervision of your child by you is possible.
No dependence is required on others (caregivers, nannies, friends) for child-rearing.
The parents decide themselves how to nurture and give affection to their child.
You will be able to be a part of all those ‘firsts’ in your baby’s life. You do not need to get an update from your babysitter or a caregiver.
The risks of security and quality of child-rearing is nor more questionable.
Staying at home would reduce the level of stress in the working mothers.
The role of stay-at-home mothers is socially most acceptable.

Stay-At-Home Mothers Cons -

You tend to lose your own identity.
The everyday work including changing diapers and other laundry activities will make your life very monotonous.
Your education, skills, dreams and your rewarding career leaves you.
You will not be able to add your contributions to the family income.
The level of dependency increases. You start asking your breadwinner even for very small things.
Self-esteem is reduced to some extent than in working mothers.
The confidence to re-join also comes down.
You like to stay away from the outside world sticking only to your family life.
After your child grows and no more needs a supervision, your life becomes aimless. This can leave you with more frustration and aggression.
The child is brought up in a very protective environment. He does not get much chance to get social with others which is efficiently taken care of at a day care centre. But this is optional depending on the parental upbringing.
You are not supported by your male partner much at your household activities.
The only thought left behind you would include “ I felt I was a mummy first, then a wife and then me if only time is left“.