Benefits Of Being A Working Mother: 5 Good Reasons Why Working Moms Should Feel Proud

Many working mothers feel guilty of having to leave their home and family almost every day in order to work and make a living. These working moms feel like they are forsaking some of their duties as mothers. However, there are many good reasons why working moms should feel proud instead of feeling guilty.

1. You Contribute To Gender Equality

Having mothers at the top of companies can help bring more gender equality in the workplace. "By being a working mom, you're adding one more great female to the workforce that has compassion towards the obstacles women face as they balance career and motherhood," Babble shares.

2. You Bring More Food To The Table

Both men and women have a right to earn for their family. As prices soar in the market, couples who both work while having kids can maintain better financial stability.

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3. You Can Provide For A Quality Daycare

Studies show that kids with working moms can still do great in academics. Many kids of working moms that are taught at quality daycares score high on both cognitive and verbal exams.

4. You Improve Your Self-Confidence

You can improve your self-confidence by being a great employee even without having kids. You can also improve your self-confidence by being an amazing mother to your kids even without having a job. However, you have an even greater chance of developing your self-confidence if you are both a great worker and a great mom.

5. You Make Each Bonding Moment Count

Bonding with somebody is more about quality than quantity, although both are very important. Working moms are more likely to make each moment with their kids count and matter. "Working moms know that they need to switch off the minute they get home, and that they need to dedicate 100% of their precious time to their kids," Lifehack explains.