I think Ailbhe is the one person who really cured me of the guilt 'Society' has always made me feel for making the choice to be a SAHM. (Even though I did some part-time paid employment in the pre-school my children attended during the years they were there - which was over a long period, as I have 5 sons!) I still hate the way people ask mothers "Do you work?" I always used to answer, "Yes, but not in paid employment."
However, I get less than half the minimum state pension now as a result. To me the biggest boost for SAHM's has been the new rule which gives Nation Insurance Credits for the years spent raising your own children!
Hurray for REAL freedom of choice, and for valuing the work SAHM's do!
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Date: 2009-01-22 12:22 pm (UTC)However, I get less than half the minimum state pension now as a result. To me the biggest boost for SAHM's has been the new rule which gives Nation Insurance Credits for the years spent raising your own children!
Hurray for REAL freedom of choice, and for valuing the work SAHM's do!
Elaine