There are many social stigmas attached to women (and men) who choose to leave the workforce to become “stay at home mums/dads” or “homemakers.” Most people view the ability to stay at home with growing children a luxury. But is it?
Becoming A Stay At Home Mom
A lot of stay at home parents express how difficult looking after kids can be, even though friends and family may challenge this belief. After all, for some people, staying home sounds like a vacation when compared to the daily 9-5 bustle.
So, that leaves us with the burning question, is staying at home with kids easier than going to work?
This is what research has to say…
A study conducted by AVEENO Baby surveyed new parents with 31% claiming that staying home with kids is much harder than returning to work.
22% say you will never finish a cup of tea again. 33% say you will eat most meals with one hand. 17%: say your back will always hurt. 48 % (only half of all new parents) believe that starting a family is a perfect experience.
4 Key Findings (by Pew Research Center) About Stay-At-Home Moms
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