What do you think......?!

well it depends on ur capability to manage thngs(as mentiond above) .

i too have resigned my job for my baby, but never felt bad or bored in staying at home ....

but if a family is in need of financial help thn ther is no pblm in goin for job , (provided child is in safe hands)....

its not a sin or crime ... just b calm n dont feel bad/guilty .. its for their future... but make sure wenver u r free b always with ur child and make her feel u love him/her very much....

for participating....I think no mother will ignore her kids needs if she can't balance between kids and work she will choose her kids no doubt....

I had to go back to work, I would have died of boredom here

Depends what is your priority and atmosphere at home. I want to work and earn some money but alas no permission is granted becoz hubby thinks that i will become financial independent and will ignore him. I think if one knows well that how to work and balance the family life than it is great to work in Doha..Cool place to earn handsome amount pm..

As in nearly all aspects of bringing up children there is no one size fits all solution here.Personally I chose to stay at home after the birth of my daughter and I feel no regrets. I suppose it may also have to do with the fact that I never really relished working having been compelled to work since I left school and till I married.It certainly all works in our favor as far as my daughter's upbringing goes.That said I'm certainly in awe of all those "super moms" who manage both a career and run a good home too. Respect!

Will tell you after one or two years. Still not eligible to discuss without practical experience.

in my opinion, the kid's life is like this:

0-5 years: for his father and mother

5-18 years: for his school

18-24 years: for his university

24 and above : for his Job and his own family

so the only period in his/her life is the first 5 years, he/she is fully for the parents, after that something else will come in his life and make him/her busy.

So, the kid in his first 5 years should have the right to stay full time at home and have good attention from his parents.

as a dedicated mother, who used to work till last year, I chose to stay at home because my husband makes more money than what we all need for an opulent life. the choice of staying at home was purely mine. we have a live in maid and I have just one daughter. However, the difference is palpable. Theres a lot of improvement in my daughter's well being and her studies and theres more happiness in the family.

My verdict- stay at home mum whos married to a man who can make all the money they need - is the best combo.

I dont feel quilty I quit my job- though I was employed with probably the best group in Doha. My boss still wants me back but Im happy I made the correct decision for my family :)

DP..

...there is some advantages for being working mom

I can buy everything she needs

she will be in a better school

and we will be back to our home sooner...and more

not only financially but Iam happy because Iam working

and more helpful to my family...

agreed with your opinion egy_egy

I want to know what is better Iam not sure

there is some advantages for being working mom

I can buy everything she needs

she will be in a better school

and we will be back to our home sooner...and more

not only financially but Iam happy because Iam working

and more helpful to my family

but sometimes I feel guilty

Am I correct in guessing that you are trying to "justify" the fact that you are working and leaving your kids ?

I think it doesn't how much time you spend with your child it is how do you spend the time with your kids

Thank you ghazalz....you are so nice for participating again :)

I mean working moms feel guilty

Read this link..

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/60758

and yes, it may be harmful if you leave a kid unattended

Are you saying stay home moms feel guilty ? Isn't it the other way round. I agree that in a full time job there are chances a woman may feel she is neglecting her child and she may be totally stressed out by the end of the day but than again it depends on how well she can manage. It is all a question of personal choice.

"harmful" is a strong word to use..

It is better for the kids to have their mother around them - especially the young ones.

It doesn't matter... We have lots of topics here repeatedly and participate happily:)

No, it's not harmful, especially when the Mom and Kids leave and back together... Mom for work and kids for Schools :)

if you have the past discussions' link please tell me

Iam very interested

Most women can balance but feeling guilty especially if they don't have to work

so I want to know if mom's work is harmful for kids or not

I don't know that this has been discussed before but thank you for comment

I don't know that this has been discussed before but thank you for comment

If a woman can balance work - home equation, which most woman can, all is well.

Been discussed many times.

Ofcourse staying at home is best for kids, but most times circumstances dictate that both parents work. In other cases, mothers don't want to let go of their careers.

So, in reality, its "to each his own"