Working outside the home is the right choice for me

Working outside the home is the right choice for me.

My decision to work outside of the home is the best choice for my family. As a working parent, I am able to provide a secure future for my family.

My family's finances benefit from the work I do. I am saving for my children's college tuition and other important expenses with my salary. I am able to responsibly plan for the future with my additional income.

I believe that my career is beneficial for my children's social development. Sending my children to pre-school, daycare, or leaving them with a Nanny has innumerable benefits for their social development.

In pre-school, my children are exposed to a variety of people and activities that I would be unable to replicate at home. My children are learning the skills they need to prepare them for school.

There are people better trained than I whom I can trust with my children's education. Staying involved in my children's class allows me to participate in their accomplishments.

I am a better parent because of my job outside of the home. Having a place to go and a change of scenery helps me appreciate what I have when I am home.

My work keeps me feeling useful, valuable, and intelligent. When I come home from work, I feel refreshed and better able to enjoy my family time. It is to my family's advantage for me to work outside of the home.

Today, I work because I want to. To me, the benefits of working outweigh the benefits of staying home. I am happy working outside of the home.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Why do I work outside of the home? 2. How should I respond to criticism about my decision? 3. How do my children benefit from my career?