This is the case of Nina, a 29-year-old woman and her husband. They recently had a daughter and are now looking for a daycare center for leave the child while they work. The family owes $7,000 on credit cards, and paying for childcare could further add to the couple's financial commitments.
When thinking of an alternative, Nina came up with the idea of asking if the mother would keep the child. To her surprise, the mother informed her that she would only keep the child if she received the salary of a nanny, charging hourly rates. The reason may be even more surprising.
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The child's grandmother's problem does not concern staying with her granddaughter, but the daughter having to work. For Nina's mother, the ideal would be for her not to work and for her to be able to take care of her own daughter.
“My mother is 64 years old and has been a housewife since 1992 and has not been part of the workforce since. She refused, saying that she is too old and that she has already raised the children, "explained the young woman when trying to find alternatives to explain her mother's behavior.
“She also added by saying that if I really wanted this baby maybe I should have thought about staying at home like she did, to take care of him while my partner goes to work and supports us as a 'traditional' family, "she completed the young.
One income is insufficient to support the family
This is a reality similar to that of many other people. To supplement the income, both of those present in the house need to work and cannot afford all the expenses.
When having a baby, life becomes even more complicated given the volume of responsibilities. In Nina's case, the young woman at least expected a different attitude from her own mother.
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