The Myths about Mothers-at-Home

How much do you know about mother's who elect to stay at home with their children? Take this short "test" adapted from material supplied by Mothers at Home. 1. Most children in the United States are in alternative child care rather than home with a parent. True False           2. The choice to have a mother at home is only possible in wealthy families. True False                3. Mothers fall into one of two distinct camps: "at home mothers" and "employed mothers." True False           4. Most mothers and fathers want and need better and more child care. True False              5 Women with careers and families "have it all" while mothers at home are throwbacks to the 1950's. True False              Parents can learn more about Mothers at Home by contacting them at 1.800.783.4666 or visiting them in cyberspace at www.mah.org

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