I think it would be one thing if Governor Palin's children were a bit older. But this is a person with an infant. I just don't know how any parent, male or female, can take on a practically 24-hour a day job (including campaigning) and give adequate attention to both their young child and their job. Can someone else do it? Sure. Fathers can make wonderful stay-at-home dads. My own husband is extremely nurturing and the only other person I would ever trust to take on the extremely precious responsibility of being my child's primary caregiver. My first instinct is to wonder what kind of parent would be willing to trade so much of her child's infancy/toddler years for a career opportunity. Male or female. However, I know I don't have the full picture. It does sound like Governor Palin makes a great effort to integrate her home and work life. It would be amazing if she were actually able to do so as Vice President. If she could somehow make such a demanding role/schedule/environment somewhat family-friendly, it would surely be good for other working parents who want to balance career and family.