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Originally Posted by Lanny's Stache
I have an issue with breaking this down to simply an economic decision by using the term "fortunate". Implying that economics is the only reason that someone would choose any other method of raising your child. Like if you have two working parents it is because you choose money over your kids well being, etc, etc.
If it was simply an economic decision, you or anyone else could make many other choices and sacrifices for one person to stay home. The point is that many people do not make that choice, as it is not just an economic decision.
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Wow, way to get your knickers in a twist about, basically, nothing.
Let me rephrase - I'm fortunate enough that we had the choice for my wife to stay home with the kids. Single parents often (mostly) do not have that choice, ergo they are not "fortunate" enough to be in a position to make it. Couples who need both parents to work to afford basic necessities similarly are not "fortunate" enough to be in that position. Some folks, while fortunate enough to be in that position choose to have both parents work full time.
I'm of the belief that education of MY children is not just the governments problem but it is also very much my and my wife's problem. It takes an investment in time to give our children the best chance to succeed. If you can still make that time for your children while both working full time, great. If though, you are like many dual income parents who are more concerned with the boat, the cabin and the new big screen TV and yet at the same time bitch and moan that little Johnny isn't doing so well in math or reading so it must be the school's fault well... I don't have much time for that.