I guess I can understand your opinion, so let's just agree to disagree.

I have always believed that it's the quality time spent with the family after work and school that makes the biggest impact. Homecooked meals instead of Macdonalds, dinner at the table and not in front of the TV.

I know PLENTY of stay at home mums who dont take the time to make nutritious homecooked meals for their kids, and sit like zombies in front of the TV at mealtimes.

My kids are polite, well disciplined and I can take them ANYWHERE. They know how to behave in adult company. I have always played open cards with their teachers - never covering up for the if they haven't done homework, and being very involved in their schools. They know if they do something wrong at school I will know about it immediately, as I make the effort to communicate regularly with their teachers.

My kids aren't spoiled, but they have a lot more opportunities in life coming from a family where both parents work - overseas travel, exciting afterschool activities, golf, boating, private schooling and extra lessons - believe me they wouldn't have had 10% of THAT if I hadn't been bringing in a salary for the past 17 years.