To ask if you work or are a SAHP..

[DontBeTight]

Just that really, those of you who have children under school age. Do you work, or do you stay at home? Or work part time? My youngest won't start school until 2026 so I'm considering giving up work and having the rest of the time full time at home with her as my income makes very little difference to the household.

Those who stay at home, do you enjoy it?

@Whatdoy Wealthy enough for you to be a SAHP. That's pretty wealthy.

And in the instance of relationship breakdown no, just a "job" isn't always enough to cover things financially.

When we got engaged my wife said to me that she wasn’t bothered if I ever went to work, and she wanted me to be the one to carry any babies, and thought that if we had any it would be better if I stayed at home with them.

She sees it as a matter of pride to support her family, so I let her get on with it!

We don’t really see her family so I’ve no idea what they thought.

My family don’t really comment on what I do, they know I will do what suits me and let me get on with it.

The only comment was my best friend who says why should I work, I should only do what I want. She was very keen to check out DW would look after me ‘properly’.

I have the degrees etc, but it doesn’t make a difference to me enjoying staying at home.

@Whatdoy

"The only comment was my best friend who says why should I work, I should only do what I want. She was very keen to check out DW would look after me ‘properly’."

And why should your wife? You do what you want regardless of anyone else? And your DW would only be looking after you "properly" if she was sole provider?!

Doesn't seem like an equal relationship at all to me!

@Whatdoy I was referring to your best friend here.

Oh she is an odd woman, don’t listen to her… I never do!