[quote=CA renter][quote=FlyerInHi]Another way to look at this is on a happiness/satisfaction index.
Are you happier being a SAHP? If yes, then there’s no sacrifice.
If no, then why are you not out in the workforce?[/quote]
Okay, there are many people who would prefer to work outside of the home rather than stay home with the kids — including many mothers. Are they making sacrifices for the family if they are the primary/sole wage earner?[/quote]
If both people are satisfied with their lot, and there are no sacrifices made by either party, then it would seem to be an equitable transaction. But I think that what many people are missing is that the vast majority of SAHPs believe that there is a lifelong commitment on the part of both spouses. My guess is that a lot of wage-earning parents don’t understand this.
