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Why Working Parents Work Outside of the Home

August 18, 2022 by Elizabeth Grillo

When it comes to working parents, there is a lot of debate about whether or not they should work outside of the home. On one side, you have the people who believe that children need their parents around as much as possible and that working mothers are damaging to the development of their children.

On the other side, you have people who believe that both parents should be working in order to provide for their family financially. So which is it? Should working parents stay at home with their children or go out and work?

The answer, of course, is that it depends on the situation. Some families can afford to have one parent stay at home with the children while the other works, but for many families, both parents need to work in order to make ends meet.

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There are also a lot of working mothers who feel like they need to work in order to have a sense of purpose and to feel like they are contributing to the family. For these women, staying at home with their children is just not an option.

What effects do working parents have on family life?

There are a few different effects that working parents have on family life. One of the most obvious ones is the financial effect. Families who have two working parents often have a higher income than families where only one parent works. This can be helpful in affording things like child care, food, and housing.

Another effect of having working parents is that the children often have to be in daycare or with a babysitter. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the quality of the child care. If it is high-quality, then the children will be well-cared for while their parents are working.

However, if the child care is not high-quality, then the children may not be getting the care and attention that they need. This can have a negative effect on their development.

So, ultimately, it comes down to what is best for the family and what the parents feel is best for their children. There is no right or wrong answer, but there are definitely a lot of factors to consider before making the decision to work outside of the home.

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