The decision to have one parent stay at home with children is not one to be taken lightly. There are a lot of factors that you need to consider before making your choice. Here are a few of the general questions that Moneyning suggests you and your partner ask yourselves first:

1. Will the working spouse’s salary be enough to cover the bills?
2. How much money will staying at home actually save you?
3. How much could the decision affect your long term career prospects and how much do you care?
4. Do you have an adequate safety net should the primary breadwinner get laid off or injured?
5. Are you on the same page as your partner about the decision?

Read more specifics about these crucial questions over at Moneyning’s Five Things to Consider Before Becoming a Stay at Home Parent.