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SAHMs with school aged children

snuffles View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:47 AM Post #1
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...am I the only one?? It seems very uncommon these days .

8yeargap View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:53 AM Post #2
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I say that iff you can afford it then go for it. Simple.

lilybet View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:54 AM Post #3
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, This post has been edited by EHB: 18/01/2013, 04:46 AM

snuffles View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:56 AM Post #4
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QUOTE (8yeargap @ 29/12/2012, 10:53 AM) I say that iff you can afford it then go for it. Simple. We can and I am! Was just wondering if there were any others around.

nom de plume View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:56 AM Post #5
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No. My kids are 9, 9 & 5 and I am a SAHM. I'm starting to get bored and would love the perfect job with the perfect hours. My DH works 60 odd hours a week, so that has a large bearing on what I'm prepared to do.

thunda View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 10:59 AM Post #6
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I thinkif you can afford it why not. I personally can't wait tiki head all kids soo can go work for my sanity. If I was still homeschooling When all at school age I'd be happy to SAH

hoohoobump View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 11:12 AM Post #7
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I am seriously considering dropping/reducing my hours when DS goes to kindy and school. More to walk him to and from, volunteer and be involved. I think he's the kind of high-maintenance kid who will benefit from that. DH works long hours with less flexibility than me (and much more $$) as well.

LynnyP View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 11:13 AM Post #8
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My snarking is a medical condition.
In my daughter's class of 14 girls (just finished Year 2) there are six full time workers, 3 part time workers and 5 SAHMs. Of the SAHMs only 1 has no under school aged children. I was a SAHM for around three years for each child and then part time leading up to full time.

MsDemeanor View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 11:17 AM Post #9
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I don't know anyone that stays home and has kids in school.

Zion Dreamer View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 11:20 AM Post #10
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QUOTE (EHB @ 29/12/2012, 11:54 AM) 15190680[/url]'] I am. Homeschooling too - now that's uncommon Me too! It's not for everyone but we love it

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