September 20, 2016
Thank You For Staying Home


Dr. Laura:

My little boys and I were at a park that is situated across from a daycare center.  One of my sons wanted to go over and play at the daycare center, because the equipment looked like fun!  When I told him he really didn't want to do that, he asked "why not?"  I replied that daycares are places people put their children when they don't want to take care of them themselves. "Oh," he said, and carried on playing with his brother.

Some time later, we were at home, and he looked at me and said "Mom, thank you for staying home with me," and gave me a big, squishy hug.  At four years of age, he'll never know the profundity of what he said, but I certainly did!  While staying home with our children can be exhausting and overwhelming, it's the only right choice.  

In an age where presents (as in gifts) have replaced presence, I get to feel good that I'm giving my kids what they actually need.  Thank you for your wisdom.


Love, 

A Recovered Feminist


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM