in this society today, yes, parents doesn't have much choice but to work.
Everyone fears retrenchments....pple over 40 can't find jobs.
Unless if the sole provider of the family has a good career and pay package that can "feed" the whole family while providing for parents, expenses, housing, etc...then YES, a parent might wish to stay at home to take care of their young.
If not, i seriously do not encourage it. E.g. if I was to stay at home with my kids, and my husband work. What if suddenly retrench at 40 yrs old or lose his job? What happens? I won't be able to find work so easily cos lack of experience. He can't find work easily because of his age. So who will suffer in the end? The kids.
I guess that's my view and opinion. If the family can afford it, yes, they go ahead. If cannot, best to both work.
better for both to work.
single salary can hardly sustain a family nowadays.