In class yesterday, we talked about several trends. Lauer and Lauer, in the Eighth Edition of Marriage &Family: The Quest for Intimacy write, "In 1987, for the first time, more than half of the new mothers (those with children under the age of 1) stayed in the labor force" (p. 13). I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and believe that it is important for moms to stay home and raise their children. As a result, I chose a career that would allow me to have children; I am working towards my degree in elementary education. I plan to stay home with my children when they are young, and to use the knowledge learned about children in classes at school to help me with my kids at home. Then, when my kids are in school, I can teach, but will be done with school when they are done with school. My mom stayed at home to raise my four little sisters and I, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. I hope that this trend doesn't stay for long.
