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DEEDEE72 View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 04:24 PM Good evening gentleman, How would you feel about a woman who wanted to stay home and raise the kids, rather than working outside of the home? Post Reply
View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 05:47 PM Some men told me that they prefer their wives to be housewives. Some said it depends on the wives, as long as they don't forget their 'duties' at home. Post Reply
SilverFire View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 06:43 PM I think that's cool. However, that woman needs a guy with a salary that will enable her to do that. I don't have such a salary and don't think I ever will, so it's a bit like asking me, "How do you feel about Ukraine winning the World Cup?" It's so abstract as to mean nothing to me (I know nothing about soccer or the Ukraine). Post Reply
DEEDEE72 View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 06:51 PM To do this would require alot of cutting back.....You would not be able to live the same lifestyle Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 07:14 PM I think it's wise for both to work for several years while you're first married, not only to give you time without kids, but also to save money for when you do have kids. Also, before you have kids, I see little value with the wife staying home anyways. After that, I think it's a worthwhile investment in the children for the wife to stay home. Post Reply
DontHitThatMark View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 07:21 PM Actually, it seems like if the one of the partners decided to stay home and manage the house like they would a job, you could probably save just as much money as you'd be making with the extra income. Going to sales, cooking food at home, etc. I see families nowadays paying for daycare/babysitters, eating out all the time, cell phones and countless gadgets for every child, paying people to do laundry/yard work and everything...basically just going to work to pay more bills/taxes/expenses that are a result of getting the job in the first place. :peace::peace: Post Reply
SilverFire View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 07:46 PM Before you cut back, you have to have somewhere to start. I think you'd need at least a $60,000 income to start -- maybe more depending on where you live. I don't know many single guys who make that much. Actually, I know none. Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 7 Sep, 2010 11:22 PM :applause: :dancingp: :peace: :yay: :rocknroll: :bouncy: We (the kids and I) are an insta-family just add water, and a wife of noble charater and we're good-to-go. There in no greater or awesome job held by a woma than the family manager. She truly is a gem, and I would praise my father in Heaven all day long because of her deeds. Ii am one of the few men that know what its like to stay home and women are outshine men in evry way when it comes to being at home, when she is anchored in Christ all the better. Post Reply
eyebee View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 8 Sep, 2010 12:15 AM It would be nice if a woman stays home and raised the kids and its ok too if she works, its a matter of compromising and talking to ur husband if its ok with him, as long as u never forget yer duties as a wife, mother to ur family. Post Reply
View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 8 Sep, 2010 01:06 AM I know this question is for the dudes but I'll stick my nose in here anyhow =) I firmly believe that the Bible instructs women to be "busy at home," and do not think that a woman should take on any responsibilities that preclude her from being a dutiful wife and mother. And that may look differently for each season of life... A mother of 2 preschoolers is going to have more responsibilities at home than a mother of a primary school aged child who attends public school. Now, if we look at the *ideal* woman described in Proverbs 31, we see a gal who is VERY busy at home but who is also helping out the family financially. Yet, I don't think we're given the impression that she is the breadwinner or that she is neglecting her hubby or kiddos to pursue financial gain. I think that the financial aspects of her duties flow out of her general willingness to serve God first and her family second. I think that it IS appropriate for a woman to work part time from home, assuming that her other responsibilities are not being neglected or passed onto others with any regularity. I think that it is preferable if a woman is self-employed, because it can sometimes compromise her ability to submit if she has a boss and job that she is bound to. It's ideal if she has the kind of home business that can grow and change w/ the needs and the family and be relocated if hubby gets a job somewhere else. And if a woman is homeschooling her children (which I think is great!), then I don't know how she could possibly really have much time to hold down a career outside of the home anyway. Cleaning house takes time. Planning meals and cooking them takes time. Clipping coupons... checking sale papers... running errands... investing... all those things take time! And that's just a very, very short list! Haha... When a woman really sits down and looks at how much time it takes to do the things that God has called her do, then I think it becomes clear as to how much time she truly has for outside employment. Another factor to consider here is the impact of a wife's employment outside of the home on marital intimacy and the impact that this, in turn, has on the entire marriage and the couple's ability to glorify God. When I was working full time... by the time I got home, ate, did a bit of cleaning/picking up, worked out, took a shower, and made a phone call, there is absolutely NO WAY that I would have had any energy to even snuggle w/ a hubby, let alone experience any sexual intimacy! And when you add in the responsibilities of a mother on top of that?! *Yikes* Anyways... It's late... I'm rambling... Those are my 2 cents :goofball: Post Reply
Rabbit32 View Profile History	HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO STAY HOME AND RAISE THE KIDS? Posted : 8 Sep, 2010 01:15 AM Well said Pixy Post Reply

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