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Originally Posted by MMM
If you job is more important than your child, then don't have children.
If your child is more important than your job, then quit your job.
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It doesn't have to be only these extremes. Careers and families can both be very important to people and thankfully there are many ways to successfully pursue both at the same time. My wife and I never really considered that we would have to choose one over the other. The days when you had no choice are well and truly in the past. Welcome to the 21st century MMM!
Anyway just said goodnight to my little girl and she ran up gave me hug and kiss whilst saying "nigh nigh da da". This was after doing some drawing together, although she appeared to smear more crayon on her face than the paper!
Frankly I'm pretty confident that our choices have been and will continue to be very beneficial for our childs development. She is quite advanced for her age and a very happy child. What more could we hope for? If any sacrifices need to be made either in our jobs or anything for her benefit then they will be made. I just don't believe that one of us not working would be in her best interest currently as she gets so much from her experiences at day care. As I say we'd probably continue her there whether or not one of us wasn't working. I don't believe being home with a parent all day every day would be better for her.