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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akindheart · 61-69, F

with the divorce rate as it is, i would never trust my future in the hands of another. that is power you are giving away. get a job. get an education. i did and i am so glad i did.

Fertilization · 36-40, F

@akindheart Get an education???
Are homemakers uneducated??

Underconstruction · F

@akindheart So you put your future in the hands of an employer ? 😄 Got it.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Underconstruction nope. i put my future in the hands of my education and experience. if the employer didn't work out, i moved on...got it?😆

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Fertilization she needs to have a backup plan. there is no guarantee that a marriage will work out. i know first hand. my ex husband didn't want me to go to college but i went. glad i did now.

Fertilization · 36-40, F

@akindheart I know what are you trying to say but all I am asking is why do you think homemakers are uneducated?

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Fertilization i didn't say they are uneducated. i said they need to be. they need a backup plan and they need to be able to support themselves if the marriage fails.

Underconstruction · F

@akindheart Yes, you implied that. In your mind a homemaker is an inferior being who needs an education. How wrong you are. Many women who chose to be a stay at home mom have an education, even better than yours, yet chose to stay home prioritizing their family. It´s a pity you can´t do that.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Underconstruction don't ever tell me what is in my mind. don't ever come to the conclusion what i am thinking. I was in that very situation a long time ago. and stop twisting my words. understand? i am sure you don't. find another job on here.

Underconstruction · F

@akindheart I do. I come to conclusions based on your comments. Chill, snowflake.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Underconstruction there you go again...first of all, don't make assumptions about me. and don't ever call me names.