“$200,000. I think it's the hardest job.”

— Jeni Streb, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“It's impossible to quantify, because there are so many intangible things that a stay-at-home mom does. It's more than just the time they spend with the kids.”

— Jeff Bone, attorney, Lawrence

“$800 a day, because of all the fun things she does with me.”

— Joey Bassett, First Presbyterian Church preschool student, Lawrence

“I would say at least $40,000, but it depends how many kids they have.”

— Yaremi Tapanes, customer service representative, Lawrence