Your child reaching up to hand you a toy is pure magic. Then again, being taken out to lunch by the boss feels pretty good too. Not sure whether the stay-at-home role is for you? Here are some arguments on both sides to help you decide.

You're your own boss. Kind of. You do report directly to someone, but that someone is the child who lights up your soul just by grinning.

You'll witness the big moments. Though there will be numerous milestones to celebrate throughout your child's lifetime, those early feats do hold a special power. Las Vegas resident Chad Hyams and stay-at-home dad to daughter Simone says, "I love being there for every new discovery, as opposed to hearing other parents speak about them."

You'll ease the pressure on your other half. Being home helps take the pressure off Mom, allowing her to continue the career at a critical juncture, finish recuperating after pregnancy or unfreeze her gym membership.

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