Oral History

I interviewed my sister who is a stay at home mom with 2 kids. She has been for about 3 and half years now. Her husband works from home and occasionally travels out.


Hey, so how do you feel about the idea of stay at home mothers?

I think if you have the opportunity to stay home with your kids you should. Your kids are small only once. I believe this is the most important time in their lives. The period when they need the
most from their mother’s attention.


Did you plan to become a stay home mother?

I think more or less I did. I prepared by achieving some of my other life goals. I acquired my masters degree, I found a new job and received a few years of experience so when I do go back to work I have something to show for. My husband and I were able to do some traveling as well before having kids.

Do you feel there are any advantages staying at home with your children?

Yes, there are many advantages to staying home with my kids. I have been able to help and experience all their milestones. If you miss all this you never get a second chance to experience them again.

What does your husband think about the idea?

My husband thinks it’s a great idea I stay with our kids. He believes kids are better taken care of by their mothers than with anyone else. He has always supported me in the idea of staying home with our kids until they are old enough.

Would you like to return to work?

Yes, I would like to return to work. I want to put to practice my degree again. And acquire more experience in my human resource career.

What degrees have you received?

I have a Bachelors degree in Social Work and a Masters degree in Human Resource Management.