She should if she wants! I'm glad I did, my daughter says she's glad I did, and it was the BEST use of my liberal arts degree!

Well I have been a Domestic Engineer for 28 years and would not change a thing.

I can't imagine wanting anything else, the benefits are simply too great for everyone. I'm working on three degrees; plan to be a housewife

I believe it is a benefit for one parent, whether the mom or dad, to stay home with the children.

I thought this subject had been settled long ago: Women who want to stay at home can do so without criticism; the same for working women!

I remember as a child desperately wanting my mother at home and that is why I have done everything to stay home with my children.

If you can afford to and want to stay do it. I did, but reached a point where I HAD to get out for my own sanity. It was PERFECT

Only if they want to and can afford to otherwise I see no problem in a woman working.

Yes, women staying at home is beneficial to all, her, her children and her husband. But she has to find a way to take time for herself.

The question I have is can a man be a stay at home dad without criticism?

Any mom can afford to stay home with her kids if it is a priority. We make $26,000 a year and we chose for me to stay home with our kids.

It's the best rewarding experience ever. I would not change it for the world. Because the economy is the way it is, it's saves on daycare!

I agree that mothers of toddlers should stay home.

A woman (mother) should make the decision to stay home, or now, based on her gut/heart - not her head.

what about stay at home dads? who is going to give us recognition?

Whatever works for the family! I could stay home with my daughter, but don't. She is very loved and raised by her parents not daycare.

Why is this all about moms? My husband is a stay at home dad and he is awesome at it!

You are NOT sacrificing yourself for your husband when you stay at home!! You are supporting your children! Men are not as nuturing as moms

Prior to marriage and children I taught middle-school science a number of years and saw those kids with SAHM were always secure & achievers

Why would you have a child, the most important thing you do in your life, and let someone else raise him/her during the day?

My daughter was a miracle and a gift - I love my home daycare and that the gift God gave me is shared with others on a daily basis!

Women should do what fulfills them which will serve their family best. I am at home with my two beautiful babies and am blessed to be here

How dare Dr. Laura display her opinion as fact without any mention of facts or satistics -? And Meredith where did you go? Pathetic.

I love my children, I choose to go to work and leave them in the capable hands of caregivers, to each his own ladies. Dr. Laura is cult lik