This document discusses the debate between home moms and working moms. It presents perspectives from both sides of the argument on how a parent's choice affects their children. There are no definitive conclusions as each family's circumstances are unique. Quality time with children is important regardless of whether a mother stays home or works. The decision should be made based on the individual needs of each family.

1. Home Moms vs. Working Moms
MOMMY WARS

2. 6/4/2012
THIS HAS BEEN DEBATED FOR MANY YEARS
 Today the debate continues.
 Where do you stand on this issue?
 How does your choice affect your children?
 What would you do differently, if you could?
 How is the time spent with the child?
 What ever the decision, are you ok?
English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss
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3. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO DO IT RIGHT
Parenting is the most important job you will
ever do in your life. You only get one chance.
For parents on both sides of the argument the decision is not made easily.
Research on both sides of this issue has been studied and debated and will
continue to reach no comfortable compromise depending on who you speak with
regarding the circumstances.
Not all families are the same and not all circumstances are able to have a choice
one way or another.
Both sides on the issue matter for the sake of the child / children ONLY!
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4. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
ACCORDING TO HEIDI BRENNAN
Heidi Brennan, Public Policy Advisor
Member of the Board of Directors for The Family and Home Network
“It’s damaging for parents to be away for more than a few hours a day.”
“The early relationship between infants and preschoolers is the foundation of all
subsequent personality development.”
However….
Per Dr. Phil there Is no evidence to support that claim.
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5. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
ALSO BY DR. PHIL
“Children who are in “quality” day care and child development centers
have increases in cognitive skills, intellect, social skills and social
comfort.”
 Dr. Phil McGraw's credentials include several
degrees. He got his BA in psychology from
Midwestern State University, and he got his MA
in experimental psychology and his Ph.D. in
clinical psychology from the University of North
Texas
 Dr. Phil is not a medical doctor, but he does
have a PhD from the University of North
Texas in Psychology. He is fully licensed.
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6. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
THE ECONOMY PLAYS A PART IN THE DECISION
Melissa Milkie, PhD, associate professor of
Sociology at the University of
Maryland, College Park, believes that many
factors such as family demands, number of
kids, ages of the youngest child, and the time
constraints prevent many of today’s mother’s
from entering or staying in the workforce
even if they want to remain on the job.
Recession for who?
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7. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
THE DECISION SHOULD BE THE PARENTS
 Society has fed us so much, over the years
about so many issues that impact our lives on a
basis of personal opinion it’s not even funny.
 What works for one family may not work for
others.
 At this time, I would like to introduce the concept
and idea at the same time of a nationwide study
of who and how this decision affects and effects.
 Since I would need the nation, I’ll start with me.
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8. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
THIS IS JUSTICE KENNEDY
 At 6 months Justice started an Early Child Care and
Development Learning Center.
 He looks forward to seeing his friends everyday.
 When told it’s time for school, he smiles in anticipation.
 Making sure you find the right care giver is vitally
important.
 I had to interview more than one center.
 I had take cues from my child by paying attention to the
energy he felt around everyone, he was going to be
around.
 It’s an important part of the process. More important it’s
one of the top things to pay attention to. (For my security
in the decision, I had to make sure trust was there)
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9. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
JUSTICE KENNEDY 9MNTHS
 Attends an Early Childcare & Development
Learning Center.
 His teacher has a Masters in Education
 The assistant teacher has an Early
Childhood Education Degree.
 All the staff has to past a criminal and child
abuse clearance.
 Parent participation in the centers play a
great role of trust for the child.
 Justice has made his every milestone: growth,
socially, personality and intellect wise.
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10. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO TIME AND TIMING
 Quality time spent with our children is very important. Quantity of time is also very important.
Both sides of the argument agree.
 To juggle parenting, work, school, and the maintaining of a household can be very strenuous and
frustrating.
 The fact that one mom may do it longer during the day, does not make the task IMPOSSIBLE!
 Employers are not suppose to discriminate on the basis of having a small child or children.
 Remember : It’s an illegal question to ask during an interview.
 Make the decision based on your individual circumstances and the needs of the child.
 Start on a trial basis whichever decision you make.
 It’s not written in stone you have to even chose at all.
 There are more Hybrid new moms on the rise. Work from Home is ratting in the million dollar
industry ranking.
 We all strive to make a living, however very few of us really live. The example we set for our
children is important to them for you.
 They still need to know you love them by being there in whatever capacity you can.
 One way or another, your child will know who you are and the sacrifices some parents have to
make.
 Most importantly, taking good care of yourself is the main issue.
 Resources are available for assistance in any area you may need the extra support in.
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11. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS
Thank you.
I ask my children everyday, “What do you want to
be when you grow up?”
Then I tell them with hard work you can do
anything and be anything you want with hard
work, determination, dreams, goals and passion
for what you want to accomplish in life.
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12. English 098-108 Professor Blyweiss 6/4/2012
MR. & MRS. BARACK OBAMA & FAMILY
OBAMA 2012
It Does Take A Village
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