I am watching yesterdays Dr. Phil and I cannot believe what a debate this topic is. How women go against each is appalling to me. I believe working moms and stay at home mommy's have a tough job all around no one is better than the other.
Right now I am a stay at home mommy and it works for me. I enjoy being home and being present when my children come home from school. I don't think I am wrong for wanting to stay at home. It's a choice my husband and I made together and for my family it fits us.
I have been on both sides of the spectrum and I have to say I feel fulfilled being home. My identity has not been lost. Yes, at times I would like to be with the other adults but that's where my friends come in.
Mother's who work deserve the same respect as us mommy's who are home with our children why should they be faulted for wanting to work. Or be looked down on because they are choosing a career which in turn let me remind you that monetary does help a family. What about those mothers who have to work because they are the only sole providers to their families. Don't you think they may want to stay home and join in on the day to day doings of their children?
Please let's just stop and join in as a team, acknowledge each other for the hard work we put in. For the time and effort we give our kid we should be patting each other on the back.
We are all mothers and all do an important job!!!
2 months ago
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So true. I have also been on both sides of the spectrum. A stay at home mom has the stresses of taking care of the children, husband, house, pets, bills, etc. She is responsible for everything and unfortunately, most other people in her life think that because she is a stay at home mom she has all the time in the world to fulfill everyone's needs and wants. On the other hand the working mom spends most of her day working but also worrying about the kids, hoping they got home safely, making sure her job is done properly so that she can bring home enough money to help with the bills. She is the "silent" mom. She is behind her desk or whatever her job may be and can't be with her kids to see that they are ok or to help them with their homework. She can't share in some of the school activities that stay at home moms can. I guess I could go on and on but in conclusion, I agree with you and I think that any mom, stay at home or working should be respected. Each has their own reason for their choices.
I agree with you and Lauri. Each mom is important. Instead of bashing each other for our individual choices we should support each other and recognize that.
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