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Who thinks that being a homemaker is a perfectly valid occupation?

I'm pretty sure I want to follow my mum and be a fulltime home-maker.
i want to be looked after and provided for, and in return I will look after the house and our children. I think it will be really fulfilling - watching my Mum it's hard work but even so..
I think traditional relationships have become under-rated - its not that men and women are not equal, but that we have different strengths and weaknesses and compliment each other perfectly as a result.
Its really sad that many people look on being a home-maker as a sort of second best option. And I want to be there for my children too.I think its really selfish to prioritize your career over your children.

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being · 36-40, F

Say this to men too , as most priotise their career by using the excuse of the bread winner and are only working endlessly and are never present and like that we got generations of absent fathers

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@being I was a stay-at-home father from the time we adopted our son at two months old, plus worked from home.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

Some women have no choice ,but to work so I don't make any kind of judgment on them either way.
I don't think all women would do good staying home.
Some work part-time and balance their career and their home, not for me to judge.
Women should support each other whatever they choose.
I have been fortunate to be able to be a stay-at-home mom, not everyone has that option.
I have worked on and off throughout the years as needed ,but I don't regret being a homemaker.

Strict4u · 56-60, M

Perfectly valid if your husband makes enough to pay the bills and provide for the family

HannahSky · F

I know @deadgerbil wants to be one

rfatoday · 61-69, M

There is nothing wrong with being a homemaker as an occupation, or whatever one wants to call it. People all have opinions and some spend way too much time telling others how to run their lives. Taking care of the home, meals, and children is every bit as important as a husband "bringing home the bacon". There is also nothing wrong with wanting a career. It's all about choices. I agree, your children should always come first. Some moms have to work however, to provide additional needed income. My doctor is a female and her husband is the homemaker. It's all about what works for you and your family (to be).

Tracos · 51-55, M

That's between the two partners to decide, but mind you: a homemaker has no retirement age. That's an occupation for life

Prisoner1972 · 51-55, M

Yes, as long as you can afford it. For all intents and purposes, I'm Mr Mom. I make halfway decent money and work from home. I do most of the cooking and cleaning. (I got house cleaners once or twice a month. Sorry not sorrry.) No kids. But a dog. Our relationship is far from normal because she works out in the real world.

So don't get down on yourself to do what you do. I do what you do.

Monday40 · 51-55, F

I have no kids and have always loved my work

Jexie · 26-30, F

Maybe for some people. But I'm not made that way. My brain needs to stay active, plus I like my independence

Jake966 · 56-60, M

I agree completely

BohemianBabe · M

It's a fine occupation, the only thing is these days it's super hard to raise kids on one income. Plenty of people, women and men, would probably be homemakers if they could afford it, but can't.

Gingerbreadspice · F

I’m a homemaker but I don’t own a home, I have no kids and no husband. I love being at home and not doing a lot, just housework. Husband and kids will make it hard.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

It is if you can find a provider who can afford to be the sole support in exchange for a full time homebody. Its just that there wont be many of them in this day and age..😷

nevergiveup · M

It has worked for us and we are very happy in our lives. We live in a DD relationship and its rare these day

JimboSaturn · 51-55, M

Nothing wrong with that. Women have the choice now to do what they want if they can afford ti.

Greenpeas · 46-50, M

I think you meant to say you would take care of your husband, kids then household

RSquared · 61-69, M

I think if you can live on one income alone, there is absolutely nothing wrong with heing a homemaker. The high cost of living is what drove women from running the home and taking care of the kids ala 1950s Americana to the workforce. In most cases it wasn't the desire of women to do the same jobs as men for less compensation and less recognition. @KimberleyAnne if being a homemaker is your dream, by all means follow it!

Dolimyte · 41-45, M

Homemaker is a perfectly valid occupation, regardless of gender.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

It's valid but you ain't getting no socialism. No social protection for anything or anyone. Just no. Americans voted that even Mom's gotta wage labor forty hours a week always and no way anyone is at home! So you don't call that genocide, either!

bijouxbroussard · F

It’s a valid occupation for mothers or fathers, if that is the couple’s choice.

No one outside that marriage has the right to judge.

Likewise, no one outside a marriage where both partners choose to have careers (as my parents did, successfully) has the right to judge that, either.

Btw, my parents were happily married for 66 years.
And they raised two teachers, a nurse and a policeman.