Interesting recent research on working mothers and

Member2k3 writes "This Welfare to Work Study and

this article

refute the myth, promoted by the traditional family lobby, that the increase in working women has had a negative effect on childrens behaviour . I also thought this bit in the second piece was interesting from a mans perspective "Most fathers felt that the mother's work was beneficial and facilitated family life. They talked about it enhancing the quality of their relationship together, and recognised the way in which work enabled their partner to develop and express different aspects of her identity. They also appreciated having help in supplementing the financial costs of raising a family." There are many fantastic mothers who go out to work, and many dreadful mothers you wouldn't trust to look after your hamster who stay at home, usually on benefits."

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