Questions: Marriage & Weddings

I know a lot of men don't want to get married anymore, but for those who do want to get married and have kids, assuming you could afford it, would you prefer your wife work and put your kids in daycare, or stay home full time to care for the kids and make your house a home and a nice place for you and your kids to come home to?

Personally, my mind has changed on this issue in recent years. I used to think it was crazy not to have both spouses working and bringing in an income. But I've seen too many examples of the differences and how much better off everyone (mostly the children) can be when they have a mother at home with them. I've seen how much more advanced, well adjusted and emotionally healthy children are when their mother devotes so much time to them. I've seen how much less stress there is in the household when both parents don't work AND try to get everything else done after a long workday. I've also seen how kids, and their parents, don't get sick as often when they are not in daycare every day.

I realize it's not possible for everyone, but I think it's worth the sacrifice if I can manage it.

What are your thoughts?