“Yes. My mom stayed home to raise me until I was 10. I think it was a good decision. It was nice to have a parent there to keep me engaged in activities and help with my school work.”

— Allison Akins, Kansas University junior, Lee's Summit, Mo.

“Yes. My mother had her photography studio at the house, so she was able to work at home and stay home with the kids.”

— Allan Dalton, project manager, rural Lawrence

“No. They both worked. And I definitely want to work as well when I have kids. I've gone to school for too long just to stay home.”

— Michelle Smith, KU graduate student, ort Arthur, Texas

“Yes. They both worked, but my mom stayed at home for a while, and my father ran his business from home.”

— Lenn Loss, property manager, Lawrence