Is a stay-at-home parent still realistic today?
My parents sacrificed their careers so one of them could stay home with us kids, and I'm not sure I'd make the same choice today. With childcare costs eating up a third of a typical salary, many families find it financially impossible to have a stay-at-home parent. But I've also seen friends who regret missing their children's early years because they prioritized work. Is the traditional two-parent household with one primary caregiver still realistic, or is it a luxury that modern economics no longer permits?