sahd's?

[Deano1983]

What do you think to stay at home dads?

My mrs earns alot more than me at the minute (not sure whether she will always but it may mean me being a stay at home dad (if we want kids in the next 5years which ideally we would like).

[redcrx]

Id say good for you! I dont see a problem with SAHDs.

Just get some practice in first, its not as easy as some men may think. My partner does a lot with our son and yet if hes left too cope for more than a couple of hours he finds it difficult.

if you can afford it and have the patience and the discipline then go for it. i hope you enjoyit.

[Pippa68]

I second that, redcrx!

Deano, if it's what you both decide to do then great ~ I don't see why a dad can't be the main carer, I have known a couple of SAHDs and the only problem they found was mingling with the women at playgroups or toddler clubs. This was years ago though, so hopefully it has changed somewhat now :o)

[natalie_1982]

Agree with the above posts, but don't let the fact that your missus earns more than you dictate who stays at home with the kids. I earn more than my hubby but when we have children (within next 1-2yrs) I hope to be the parent staying at home. Hubby agrees and is happy for this, though has offered to be SAHD because I earn more and job is more secure.
What is most important is that you are both happy with your roles, rather than deciding that mum works and dad stays at home because one earns more / less than the other.

[natalie_1982]

Plus, is there an opportunity that you could both go part time which would give you both the SAH role and also the working independence? That is what we hope to do eventually when kiddies are at school, but I am lucky with my employer that my job is secured.

[Hellion]

I've mentioned this before I know, but Mr Hellion and I sort of j'ob share' - we both work part time and share the care of our son. I actually earn more than he does because he's a peripatetic teacher and doesn't work holidays but for obvious reasons that works great. Stay at home Dads are great but sometimes children just want their Mum and more importantly Mums want to be with their baby so 'job share ' means both parents and child get the best of both worlds.