How do you feel about a mothers of elementary and high school students being employed outside the home?

Yes, I know the problem! Guilt, guilt and more guilt! High school student need a lot of direction and guidance. They get into trouble without the parental input. But, in the end, we all got to survive, make it. The best you can do is to set up rules. Let your sons or daughters know what you expect from them. Be specific! Like what you expect them to do when they come home. Give them tasks to do. Reward them if you can afford it. But follow the CIA of child rearing. Be Consistent, dish out punishment Immediately and let your response be Appropriate. Read more about "How to Raise a Child" in Meyer's "Marriages, Shack-ups and Other Disasters." ANSWER: I feel that there is nothing wrong with this, in today's soceity, most homes need two incomes to make it. My mom had to work and I turned out fine, it actually taught me to be self-sufficiant (sp).