MOMMY WARSHome Moms vs. Working Moms

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THIS HAS BEEN DEBATED FOR MANY YEARS

Today the debate continues. Where do you stand on this issue? How does your choice affect your

children? What would you do differently, if you

could? How is the time spent with the child? What ever the decision, are you ok?English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss

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YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO DO IT RIGHT

Parenting is the most important job you will ever do in your life. You only get one chance.

For parents on both sides of the argument the decision is not made easily.Research on both sides of this issue has been studied and debated and will continue to reach no comfortable compromise depending on who you speak with regarding the circumstances.Not all families are the same and not all circumstances are able to have a choice one way or another.Both sides on the issue matter for the sake of the child / children ONLY!

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ACCORDING TO HEIDI BRENNAN

Heidi Brennan, Public Policy AdvisorMember of the Board of Directors for The Family and Home Network

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“It’s damaging for parents to be away for more than a few hours a day.”

“The early relationship between infants and preschoolers is the foundation of all subsequent personality development.”

However….Per Dr. Phil there Is no evidence to support that claim.

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ALSO BY DR. PHIL

Dr. Phil McGraw's credentials include several degrees. He got his BA in psychology from Midwestern State University, and he got his MA in experimental psychology and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas

Dr. Phil is not a medical doctor, but he does have a PhD from the University of North Texas in Psychology. He is fully licensed.

“Children who are in “quality” day care and child development centers have increases in cognitive skills,

intellect, social skills and social comfort.”

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THE ECONOMY PLAYS A PART IN THE DECISION

Melissa Milkie, PhD, associate professor ofSociology at the University of Maryland,

College Park, believes that many factors such as family demands, number of kids, ages of the youngest child, and the time constraints prevent many of today’s mother’s from entering or staying in the workforce even if they want to remain on the job.

Recession for who?

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THE DECISION SHOULD BE THE PARENTS Society has fed us so much, over the years

about so many issues that impact our lives on a basis of personal opinion it’s not even funny.

What works for one family may not work for others.

At this time, I would like to introduce the concept and idea at the same time of a nationwide study of who and how this decision affects and effects.

Since I would need the nation, I’ll start with me.

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THIS IS JUSTICE KENNEDY

At 6 months Justice started an Early Child Care and Development Learning Center.

He looks forward to seeing his friends everyday. When told it’s time for school, he smiles in anticipation. Making sure you find the right care giver is vitally important. I had to interview more than one center. I had take cues from my child by paying attention to the

energy he felt around everyone, he was going to be around. It’s an important part of the process. More important it’s one

of the top things to pay attention to. (For my security in the decision, I had to make sure trust was there)

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JUSTICE KENNEDY 9MNTHS Attends an Early Childcare & Development

Learning Center. His teacher has a Masters in Education The assistant teacher has an Early

Childhood Education Degree. All the staff has to past a criminal and child

abuse clearance. Parent participation in the centers play a

great role of trust for the child. Justice has made his every milestone: growth,

socially, personality and intellect wise.

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IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO TIME AND TIMING Quality time spent with our children is very important. Quantity of time is also very

important. Both sides of the argument agree. To juggle parenting, work, school, and the maintaining of a household can be very strenuous

and frustrating. The fact that one mom may do it longer during the day, does not make the task IMPOSSIBLE! Employers are not suppose to discriminate on the basis of having a small child or children. Remember : It’s an illegal question to ask during an interview. Make the decision based on your individual circumstances and the needs of the child. Start on a trial basis whichever decision you make. It’s not written in stone you have to even chose at all. There are more Hybrid new moms on the rise. Work from Home is ratting in the million dollar

industry ranking. We all strive to make a living, however very few of us really live. The example we set for our

children is important to them for you. They still need to know you love them by being there in whatever capacity you can. One way or another, your child will know who you are and the sacrifices some parents have

to make. Most importantly, taking good care of yourself is the main issue. Resources are available for assistance in any area you may need the extra support in.

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FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS

Thank you.

I ask my children everyday, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Then I tell them with hard work you can do anything and be anything you want with hard

work, determination, dreams, goals and passion for what you want to accomplish in life.

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MR. & MRS. BARACK OBAMA & FAMILY

OBAMA 2012

It Does Take A Village