Sometimes I wonder if SAHM own their children or their children own them? I have two children but my world doesn't revolve around theirs. The oldest one has school functions and practices ONE sport... There is no way I will enroll him in 300 activities and then go crazy driving around to feel like I am some kind of hero. Like I said before, and say it again... Kids come into your life, not you into theirs. It is a matter of showing them balance and knowing that they are not the center of the universe... Mom and dad go first... If mom and dad are not in tune, where are the children?
Working mother or not we need to show our kids their place in this world, and load them with lots of love and understanding. It goes a long way when you have a confident kid out there, a kid that knows what he/she wants from life and have encouraging parents supporting their decisions and giving them the tools they need to succeed in life.
As a working mom I can tell you that my son is very well behaved, loving, caring, independent and confident. Even though, I work, my son is doing great!!! And I am planning to do the same with my daughter (she still a baby).
Well, I hope we all reach our highest potential in our life... And that is different for everybody... May the force be with you all!!!

Thank you for the encouraging words. I think we need more posts like that around here (I've seen a few :-) ). If everyone would respect the choices that others have made, it would be a much better place. My son is a well rounded child, doing good in school and loves his classes. He understands I have to work. I have shown him that since he was little in small ways. You want to live in a house? Mommy has to work. :-)
I believe that working or staying at home is a personal preference and you have to do what is right for your family - not based on what everyone else thinks or does.