August 4, 2015
The Best Thing For My Family


Dr. Laura:

My wife and I have decided that it would be best for our children for her to stay home and raise them.  This was not an easy decision. My wife makes half the household income and we are not wealthy people.  While this will force us to make financial changes that will significantly affect our lives, we believe the trade-off will ultimately be worth it.

I know that as a man and the head of my household, it's my responsibility to provide and support my family.  I know doing this on my own will not be easy. I am at peace with the decision.  I'm ready to put my own wants aside for the benefit of my family. I'm ready to be an example to my boys on what it means to be a husband, father, and a man.  

People often say that they can't do this because of financial reasons. While that may be true for some, in most circumstances, it's just not true.  They won't do it because of wants.  Two cell phones, cable television, gym memberships, fast food, five dollar coffees, two newer model cars and 2000 square foot houses are WANTS. They are not NEEDS.  If you learn to focus on what's important and make the sacrifice, it can be done.

Of course I'm nervous, but I am my kids' Dad.  To all the wives out there - I am the man that I am because my wife is the woman she is.  She makes me feel like a man because she treats me like one. She is loving and supportive, emotionally and physically.  Because of this, I will move the world for that woman.  Thank you Dr. Laura for standing on your principles, taking the heat for it, but never stopping. You stand up for what you know is right no matter how venomous the attack.  YOU are an example of true fortitude and I deeply respect you for it.

Ryan
Father, Husband, Man


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