Both of my parents worked full time when I was younger. It is not a "terrible idea conceived by the Baby Boomers." nor does it have adverse effects on the children. This year's (2011) poverty level is $22,350 for a four person family. This appears low but the price is set without adjusting for future inflation (its only April). And lets not forget that the government estimates are usually very off (they said that my parents could afford $12000 to pay for my college. Yeah right.)

The 2011 average for a four person family with both parents working is $81,000. With one parent working, the average is nearly halved to $48,000. Each of these figures is the median for their respective ranges. I know my mother made in her part-time job (she received a part-time position later in my life) $30,000 this year, supporting a five person, four pet home almost entirely on her own. Given all this, we can safely assume that both parents can NOT afford to use a one working parent model unless said parent can double the other's expected yearly salery, as these numbers assume that all your family is doing is working and sleeping. Your utilities and other activities and needs are not accounted for.

Not to mention that having both parents working instills a strong sense of independence in their children. The daughters of women who work are likely to be more driven, do better in school, seek a better education and higher paying jobs, and are more likely to fend for themselves in relationships. Children who have one parent who's main job is taking care of them are more likely to develop sexist views, and are more likely to be dependent on their significant other, unlikely to end abusive relationships.

This is not to say all households are like this. Child care is expensive and has the risk of detrimental effects. However the teens I know who were in a child care program say that they never viewed it as a negative thing and claim close relationships with their parents. And remember that you don't have to enlist child care if both parents are working.

Personally, we went to my grandmothers while my parents worked. It essentially had the same positive social effects of child care and being raised by a parent (there were other kids on her block that were our age, which is great socially. This made it like child care services) plus the added bonus of a better relationship with my grandmother. Other young children I know are also with their grandparents while their own parents work.

In the end, what I am trying to say, is that you need to do more research. When you post something, try to point out both sides of an argument.

I am Engr. Ekwe Jeffy, 42 years old from United Kingdom I work as construction engineer and I don't usually stay at home unless during weekend.
My house address is 26 York Street , London ,

I will like you to know that I have just 2 kids Charlene (7 years old) and Wayne (4 years old).
I need an Au pair who can take care of them.
Your duties will be taking them to where the school bus normally pick them and bringing them back home, play with them prepare/serving there snacks and foods.

You will have your Private Room which will have Bathroom, Toilet,
Television, Air-Conditional. You will have access to the Internet and
a Telephone at home to get in touch with your friends and loved ones.
You will be having Sundays as your off day, so to enable you have enough time for yourself.

As for your salary, I will be paying you 3,500 Pounds every month and a pocket fee of 200 Pounds weekly which I suppose should be Okay by you.

I hope to read from you soon.
God Bless You
Engr.ekwejeffy@yahoo.com
Engr. Ekwe Jeffy