Choosing to Work: A Look on the Bright Side
             Being a mother is one of the most amazing opportunities a woman can have. I believe it's safe to state that mothers want what is best for their children. They reflect that by instinctively taking care of them as proficiently as possible. In response, many mothers feel they should not work once their children are born. Staying at home with the kids is a very noble and thankless job that millions of women do every day. These women have the advantage of being financially stable enough to stay at home. On the other hand, some women are forced to go back to work after their children are born. This is mainly because they are single mothers, or are part of a family that needs another source of income. They work hard to help provide for their children's needs, and are also viewed as noble by society. These are the two extremes of mothers.
             But what about the middle ground, the women who can work if they choose, or stay at home if they choose? These are the mothers that don't necessarily need to work, but do anyways. Because there is no financial need for these women to have a job, society views them in a negative light for not dedicating their time to the kids. Contrary to society, I believe that the family can benefit immensely if the mother chooses to work, as long as the hours apart from child are moderate.
             One reason this lifestyle (moms choosing to work) is positive can be described with the phrase, "A happy mom equals happy kids." Often stay-at-home moms go through times of depression. This depression is linked to feelings of worthlessness and isolation. When one's life drops from a professional to a housewife, women feel that their hard work is not respected. Lack of interaction with friends, co-workers, and a spouse also causes women to feel extremely isolated at home. A depressed mom's attitude reflects in her mothering. This potentially ca...