We are actually the stereotypical family of the 50's! I'm a stay at home mom to four kids with a husband who works long hours in order to support his family. My oldest is 8 and the youngest is 3. They are good kids--unmotivated to help out in any way, shape, or form! I don't know if it's a failure on my part---my "not being ready to be a parent", but I was 26 when the first child was born--so I hoped I was! Parenting is the hardest thing ever, and when you add stumbling blocks to the mix like young aged parents, both parents working, non-supportive extended family---it's got to be nearly impossible! That was in no way a dig on 2 working parents...it just makes it harder to come home tired at the end of the day, and still have all of the 'home stuff' to do. I don't know how working mom's do it...I'm always impressed. If anyone figures out a way to get the "How To" handbook to come out with each child upon delivery...I would love to find the four I'm missing!! ;)