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Many parents struggle with the decision of whether or not to stay home with their kids or go to work and contribute to the family income. In today's shaky economy, this decision is often not even an option for many families: they simply cannot afford to stay home. I recently wrote an article on this dilemma facing today's parents. Check it out and please, what are everyone else's opinions on this matter? With cost of daycare, an extra vehicle, insurance, etc. having a second job is hardly worth it. Shouldn't it be easier? If only the government would provide 'at-work daycare' facilities to help support parent's decisions... The article: [url=http://stayathomeparents.suite101.com/article.cfm/should-you-be-a-stay-at-home-mom]Should You be a Stay at Home Mom[/url]

Hi,

You have asked an important question and shared a good article. Today's parent have a difficult choice to make. But some things never change, sadly, this is not a new dilemma. However, there are some no-cost/low cost childcare facilities available. The US government has the Head Start program for school age children and I believe pre-school age as well. Here is the site Head Start