6 Potential Problems for a Work-at-Home Parent

6 Potential Problems for a Work-at-Home Parent6 Potential Problems for a Work-at-Home ParentOK, now that youve read the 8 Reasons to Be a Work-at-Home Parentyoure all ready to give up the rat race (or maybe join it if youve been a stay-at-home parent). But here are a few other issues to mull.Not everyone will find all of these to actually be problems it depends on your career, personality,and family. But recognizing potential drawbacks allows you to address them more easily. And most of these can be dealt with by setting ground rules for your family. 01Uncomfortable blending of work and homeThis is a potential drawback for all home-based workers. And though you are notlage alone at home, sometimes you need some adult company for your own personal well being. Additionally, you run the risk of becoming isolated professionally, by missing out on essential contact with coworkers.06Bad eating habitsA full refrigerator just beyond the door of your home office beckons. Setting your own sche dule can mean more breaks for snacks. And since many kids eat all day long, it takes a conscious effort to maintain healthy eating habits.