Planning for mom to stay at home

Thank you for bringing the determined Stone family to the public’s attention. (“Well on their way to family goals,” Feb. 24.) How refreshing to see a family in control of their personal finances rather than being controlled by them. This is also a great reminder that being a stay-at-home mom is not only an option for the wealthy.

Far too often we are told that it is impossible for moms to stay home with their children. Too often we are encouraged to give up the quaint notion before even sitting down and going through the budget with a fine-tooth comb. Too often the hard discipline required to experience the gift of staying home with one’s children is squelched by the pervasive assumption that it is simply no longer an option.

Well, hats off to the Stones, who are smart enough to take the time to learn, discipline themselves and realize that it, indeed, can be done.

Dana Strunk

Redlands