Romney chose well

Steve Smith (April 24) is confused as to what a “luxury” is. Ann Romney could have spent all her time doing philanthropic work had she wanted to, and hired a nanny to raise her five boys. She has the common sense to know that the greatest work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home.

We don’t own a fancy car. We don’t have a fancy or up-to-date home, and we don’t take vacations to fancy places. And yet I was able to stay home and raise our children on one income …

Steve Smith (April 24) is confused as to what a “luxury” is. Ann Romney could have spent all her time doing philanthropic work had she wanted to, and hired a nanny to raise her five boys. She has the common sense to know that the greatest work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home.

We don’t own a fancy car. We don’t have a fancy or up-to-date home, and we don’t take vacations to fancy places. And yet I was able to stay home and raise our children on one income – my husband’s. And thank you, our children have never been a burden on social systems in any capacity.

Maybe what we really need is more educated husbands and fathers who will honor their child-support responsibilities, and men who will actually honor the title of father.

Jeanie Hyer

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