Reply #98: To each their own.

[OHDEM]

In general, I think people make their own choices about how they will mother their children. I find that successful relationships of all kinds thrive when people are willing to work together to achieve a common goal. I'm a stay-at-home mom of 2 little boys & my husband runs his own business. We manage because we live pretty simply & he does pretty well. I hardly ever leave my kids because I would miss them too much if it were too long. I have other friends that work, take lots of vacations and/or go out every weekend. Those are their choices & if it's necessary or just makes them happy then it's good. As far as dads go, I think some men are more hands on and some are more traditional.