Daycare vs. Being a Stay at Home Mom

It isn't an easy decision to choose between daycare vs. a stay at home mom lifestyle. Both have benefits and disadvantages, and each side should be studied and considered closely before deciding.

Here is a comparison of using daycare vs. being a stay at home mom or dad to help you decide.

DaycareStay at home mom
It is easier to pursue your career and feel more connected to the work world, and you won't sacrifice career goalsYou will get more quality time with your children, and can still pursue work from home mom opportunities
You will bring in more money with a regular paycheckYou will earn no money or possibly less money working from home, but you will spend far less (on daycare costs especially)
You get more time around adults and a chance to pursue adult activitiesYou get more time with your children
Your child will get more socializing in a daycare settingYou will have time during the day for child classes and play dates with other moms

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