Martha has chosen to leave paid employment for a few years in order to spend time at home rearing her children. Martha would be referred to as a(n) "__________ mom."

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Martha is referred to as an opting-out mom, which is someone who leaves paid employment to focus on family responsibilities. A part-time mom suggests she is only working part-time, a second-shift mom suggests she works a second job, and career departed is not a commonly used term in this context.

Martha Has Chosen to Leave Paid Employment for a Few