redscot That is a fair point. (Unless you push your offspring into high paid jobs for "their" benefit...)
But if you work in a "dead end" job, then giving it up for 5 years should not make much difference.
The important thing is to invest time in the children while they are young so you do not end up as a stranger if you end up divorcing.
P.S. Is it really not possible to have a discussion without other people interrupting...

You will be more than welcome to have your views abused should you join us in Anything Else...
Not much looking forward to this, can't see much beyond a twonking...but I will take a decent link if there is one going.
Is it best to check back 10-15 minutes before the game?