Child Care

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Gerardot on July 16, 2008 at 8:01am

The cost of child care was part of the issue, but the main reason I decided to stay home was to be able to spend more time with my children while they are growing up. I was spending 50+ hours at work and sometimes not even get home before they were asleep. We are fortunate to have the choice for just my wife to work.

I have to imagine that the cost of daycare is a huge factor in the decision. I know that some of the all day daycare/preschools can cost $1000 per child per month. That will cost more in a year than I spent for college!

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Permalink Reply by dusk on January 14, 2009 at 1:24am

I myself, told my wife that it would be mathematically illogical for her and myself to work and pay for childcare. Seeing that she is a successful executive, naturally, she makes more than I do. I thought it would be best for me to stay home and take care of the child and utilize this time to pursue my college education. I am now done with my first year and only have 2 years left. When I am done, I will be able to make more than my wife. So she can stay home.

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