my girlfriend has been talking about having a baby {somewhat jokingly}....and I am not ready to have a baby what so ever. But both our parents live very close and can both babysit daily. So once I do decide to have a kid, I would want her to work at the very least, part time, and hopefully full time. I don't think it is bad for kids to grow up there first couple years being babysat by their grandparents. I actually would think it would bring the family together more. My grandparents lived across the country from me and I can honestly say I don't feel 100% comforadable around them.