Ironic that when you ask a child whose mom or dad who is a stay-at-home Parent does not go out to work “what does your mom/dad do?”, the child answers, “my mom/dad does not have a job”. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Let’s admit one thing: raising children is kind of a job. Of course, it is the most important job a parent can have. You are responsible for not only their care, but you are also responsible for integrating them into adult society. You have to teach them the basics of living: using a fork, tying their shoes, staying away from skunks. We do not realize it at the time we are doing these things, but these activities are work. It takes tremendous patience and effort to raise children, so much so that it truly is far more stressful than holding down a full-time job. Parents who work a full time job have it just a tiny bit easier. Sure they worry about what’s happening with their kids but they are out of the house for eight to ten hours of the day, giving them a break from their children. Stay-at-home parents do not have this luxury. […]

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