Advantages And Disadvantages Of Working Mothers

Over the past five to six decades women have been entering the workforce in ever increasing numbers. Some enter because of financial need and others for professional and career goals. Whatever the reason, the result for the children is the same; they are in daycare. Many

Roughly four-in-ten mothers say they have taken a significant amount of time off from work (39%) or reduced their work hours (42%) to care for a child or other family member. Roughly a quarter (27%) say they have quit work altogether to take care of these familial responsibilities...(Patten, 2015 [see figure 3]).

The article talks about how some mothers who gave up their employment to monitor their children’s studies and also go to school with them, just to make sure their children succeed. Parents even monitor their children’s five plus hours of nightly homework. Children aren’t allowed to watch television until the homework is done.

In Judith Stadtman Tuckers “The Least Worst Choice: Why Mothers Opt out of the Work Place” Judith Stadtman Tucker looks at why hard working, intelligent woman are choosing to leave their high end jobs to stay at home with their children. Judith Stadtman Tucker expresses her option that it is nearly impossible to work 40 hours a week, be available on your off hours as well as raise children. I fully agree with Judith Stadtman Tucker’s point of view that it is absurd to have to be at the mercy of your employer even in your off hours, nor less if you are attempting to create an emotional connection and successfully raise a child. It is no question that even in today’s modern society that it is assumed that woman are the best caregivers for young children. If you are put in a position where you have a child to raise, is it more appropriate to abandon your career or to emotionally abandon your child to a stranger or strangers and allow them to raise it? Judith Stadtman Tuckers argument against mothers having to choose between the joys of parenthood and the freedom of being able to work a career really speaks to me because it makes me consider what I want for my own future and what I would choose.

In her interviews with woman she was sure to interview very well educated women and those that strived for mere perfection. One thing is that the men in the lives of these women were not supportive and not mentioned of much. The men and society of today have placed a lot of responsibility on a woman’s shoulders when it comes to the child. It is the woman who makes the decision or is given the task to make the heavy decisions regarding the child’s future. Because of this many women choose to stay at home to be sure that the children will receive everything that they deserve and that they are not lacking in any area. Another issue that she reviews is that employers do not work with moms at all. For example she talked about the scenario where two moms brought a solution to their problem to management yet it failed to receive approval instead one mother was offered more money (Guest, 2011). Employers are not very flexible when it comes to mothers and don’t provide the proper care that is needed for a child. Since men are the ones that don’t carry the responsibility of the child’s well-being having proper day care is not a factor for them. Then there is the cost of day care which is high and can at times not compare to what the individual is making.

Over the years, the role of mother in the life of their children has been crucial and prominent. The child’s first education starts at home with their mother. The mother teaches the child how to walk, how to talk, and how to become a strong man or woman in the society. Some mothers will even stop going to work in order to take care of their kids so that they can be a better person and a good citizen.

Studies have also found that maternity leave contributes to better development and the health of children. It has been concluded that infant mortality rates can be reduced by 0.5 deaths per 1,000 live births with an additional week of maternity leave (Hofferth, 2006). That fact alone should be reason enough to increase the length of maternity leave. Research has also demonstrated that breast milk contributes to a stronger immune system and disease prevention. However, breastfeeding tends to decrease when mothers return to work due to

It has been argued that maternity leave is not only harmful to business but also to women themselves, and that it can be a burden on businesses so they may think twice about employing women. (7) Where leave is given, whether paid or unpaid, businesses have to fill the position vacated by the parents and this in itself creates additional work and cost for employers who have to pay for job advertisements, background checks and time for interviews. They are also faced with the cost of training the temporary

Making the decision to stay at home with your kids or join the workforce can be a difficult process. Many stay at home moms don’t have a reliable babysitter, so they decide to stay at home and save the extra money spent on daycare. While moms that are facing financial circumstances have no choice but to join the workforce and enroll their little ones in daycare. Lets face it, most of us moms would love to stay home and raise our children until they're old enough to be sent to school, but unfortunately that is not the case for every mom out there. The choice of being a stay at home mom versus a working mom has both it’s pros and cons. Stay at home moms are often frown upon and underestimating the hard work that goes into it. While the working mother is viewed as ambitious and driven to leave their children to bring home a paycheck. However both these women play an important role in the family and the decisions they make can affect their babies and their family, but it can either be a positive or a negative affect as well.

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, mothers who return to work soon after the birth of a child are more likely to become depressed and are less healthy than mothers who do not, and one third of mothers end up in debt after childbirth due to having unpaid maternity leave. When a woman has access to paid leave after birth they are more

If you looked at the data provided you would see that (2011), your child is at very little risk whether you work or not. And no matter if you double or triple the stats given most kids will not be affected (Cohen, 2011). When the data presented bty Morrill is set up into a bar graph, it shows us that not only are her theories skewed, but incorrect in some areas. According to Cohen (2011), the differences when it comes to inuries faced by kids with non working moms to working moms are not only low, but differ only in the slightest bit. Not to mention that children with working mothers are actually less likely to have an asthma episode or a overnight hospitalization. In reality almost everything written by Morrill is a lie. As explained by Cohen, the correct interpretation of this research is that not only is unlikely for this to happen to your child, but in reality like most things in life it’s a 50/50 chance. Whether you’re a working mom or a non-working mom, the likelihood of this happening to your child are about the same. According to Cohen (2011), the most overlooked aspect of the theory came during the look at heterogeneous effects. He later oges on to explain that certain races of working mothers experience a greater chance for hospitalization of children. As well as single mothers being more susceptible than married moms. Based of his findings Cohen theoriezed that if a woman is poor she is going to have to

In the past 30 years, one of the most dynamic social changes in the history of the United States has taken place in the area of employment, specifically of women with children. Although, to some degree there have always been employed mothers, today a greater proportion of mothers are employed than ever before. Statistics show that in 1976, 48% of the population of women categorized as “married women with children” were employed and it increased to 62% in 1986 just 10 years later. What are the causes for this and how does it affect the children?

In most modern industrialized countries, the proportion of working mothers with children under 18 greatly increased in the last few decades of the 20th century, to the point that one-half of all mothers with children under 5 are in the workforce.

Being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom both has their benefits and drawbacks. Most of us don’t get the luxury to choose. Instead we must choose one or the other. I have had to make these choose several times throughout the eleven years since I became a mom. I will share with you some examples of the benefits and drawbacks that go with both being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom.

Women are able to contribute to society in more ways than by just being a mother. Meier, Musick, Flood & Dunifon (2016) mentions “maternal employment may provide a source of identity, self-worth, and welcome relief from daily care, potentially gener- ating greater appreciation and enjoyment in time with children” (p. 651, para. 2). Whether a mother wants to work or has to work to provide for her family, the extra income is beneficial to the child. When both parents work, it may mean that there is more disposable income which could allow for more family vacations and activities. Dual income families may also be able to afford a nicer home in a better school district. More income could also mean both parents may qualify for additional work benefits such as contributions towards 401K, medical benefits and child care tax savings. Childcare is not only beneficial for mother but for the child. Children learn social skills, have fun playing and learn from their teachers and other children. Having separation during the day can also make a child more independent and self-sufficient as they get older. Mothers who continue to work after having children will often have more career opportunities and are able to earn more money in the long run. Working moms may also teach children the importance of gender equality and show them that women can also focus on careers.