Carol G. reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 69 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Dr. Hunter has written a book of encouragement to women who choose to stay at home with their children and the benefits to their children. She examines child development research, her clinical work with women (she's a psychologist) and her personal experience. It is a combination of practical, scientific and personal information on motherhood.
Tanya F. (TanyaMT) reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 61 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Well researched and written book about negative impact to children of parents (specifically mother mainly addressed) working full time outside of the home. The writer writes from the perspective that a mother should be present in the home until approximately age 3 at least and presents research and opinions to support her belief.
Aimee S. (Ariadnae) reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 356 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
An excellent look atthe real-life advantages and disadvantages of the working and stay-at-home mother, a fascinating read.
N R. (Moonpie) reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 1175 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A great book, this author has done her research! I think it would be a great book also for a mom that is wanting to stay at home but not completely sure if it is the best thing. Lots of real life examples and facts about child development.
Rick M. (giebeman) reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 209 more book reviews
Kind of outdated and not actually realistic.
Leigh H. reviewed Home by Choice : Raising Emotionally Secure Children in an Insecure World on + 20 more book reviews
It's one of the toughest choices a mother will ever make: to "work" or be a full-time mother? It is also a long-running debate between moms who feel they contribute more to society at work than at home and those who feel mothering is not just a full-time job but a calling. In this newly repackaged, expanded, and updated edition of Home by Choice, national authority Dr. Brenda Hunter brings research to the discussion table, arguing that no one can replace the care a mother provides. As kids grow up with parental presence, she says, they develop a sense of home that will serve them all their lives. Dr. Hunter speaks directly to moms, addressing their unique concerns-such as financial pressure, support from husbands, and personal fulfillment. She makes a well-reasoned case for the enduring effects of a mother's love.
