This is a totally sexist argument - If it were a "Mr" Palin running for office this would not even be an issue. Are we to say that ALL moms with Down Syndrome children have to stay at home, not work?

There has been some discussion on the various news stations about if the dad is going to be a stay-at-home dad. Well, why not! How many women have changed their lives to follow their husband's career paths? (pretty much what forrestlayne said)

It's not like she is abandoning the child.

(as stated by wowitsdark) - Unless things have changed, the VP's family will live together in the same house in DC. It's not like she is going to be in DC and the rest of the family staying in Alaska. She's still going to be there, she's still going to be Mom.

I don't think there is a large call for commercial fishermen in the DC area, so I don't see why dad wouldn't step up and take on the responsibilities of being the stay-at-home dad.

__________________
Mary