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Dec 6
Do Your Kids Want You At Home? (Share Your Story)
This post, The "or" in priority, from Sheryl at Work It Mom really caught my attention.

It was this statement (from Sheryl's daughter) in her post that got to me: "How come all my friends have more fun money than I do?"

When I first started working from home my eldest was convinced that I had ruined her life. All of the sudden we had to watch our budget as we never had to do before. She wasn't used to saving money at all.

Her arguments and fussing came as a real shock to me. First of all, I had no idea that we were raising such a seemingly materialistic child. Secondly, it seemed that she would prefer to get the latest and greatest fad item that her friends were getting rather than spend time with me, her mom.
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During those first days of work-at-home career there were lots of demands for money questions like the one that Sheryl's daughter asked her. As time went on, however, I started to see a change in my daughter. She'd never come right out and say so, but I think that now she's glad that I'm around all day.

I noticed the real difference, however, when recently one of her friends started sporting (and boasting about) a three hundred dollar purse.

"That's ridiculuous!" My daughter retorted. "I'd never dream of spending that much money on a purse."

That's my girl!

Having a tight budget is common when you first start your own business. For most home business owners it takes a while for them to build up to the income level that they received before they started their business.

How has working at home affected your kids and family?  Do you have an interesting tale to tell from the early days of your home business? If you do, write a post and link to this one, or leave your story in the comments. Next Wednesday, December 12th, I'll link to all the posts and (include any stories from the comments).

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