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I Respect Mothers That Stay Home And Raise Their Kids

I am an attorney who "retired" in order to become a full time Mom. I am so thankful that I am able to do this --I realize many Moms can not. It is the hardest job in the world but the most rewarding!
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
I won't say you're lucky, because you worked hard to become an attorney. I will say that it's a gift, to your children, that you are able to stay home with them. A gift that many others will not have.. I'm glad you appreciate it. I wish every mother and child could have the same experience.
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
I live in a urban wasteland, and it almost take 3 bread winners here. It's tragic. I love the idea of grandparents living in the home too, because it does take the patience of a village somedays! I have 4 amazing kids. I was able to stay home with the first two.. The second two, I had moved to the big city. Luckily, I had my mom-ish and dad-ish, look out for them.
I hope one day, we will see the gender rolls are not always a negative thing.
@rottenrobi: Yes, the extended family under one roof used to be the norm. But economics and government policy put a big dent in that. But,due to the great destruction that has been done economically and socially (which you allude to one aspect of) --it has come back out of necessity -- maybe that will be a blessing in the end.
rottenrobi · 56-60, F
There are so many issues. I took care of an elderly woman and the hoops her disabled daughter had to jump through, just to keep her disability, and the bills paid, had her burying money in the back yard. It was if the system determined how they lived, and if you didnt know the rules, they could've lost everything.
A little off topic, lol, but it still bothers me how this daughter wanted to keep her mom home, she was 97 when she passed, and she almost couldn't do it. A messed up senior home they would pay for, but not a nurse to come by once a week. Priorities are misplaced.
PTCdresser57 · 61-69, M
My mom was a stay at home mom due to my dad wanting her to. So he worked 2 jobs and went to college. Then joined the National Guard for the money. Sure us 5 kids didn't have alot but we had what we needed. My dad once apologized to me for not being around more. I told him he was around when it counted and the time he spent with us was quality time. My mom raised all 5 of us and she had a hard time but looking back she was a great mom and still is...to all of us. Kids and spouses...grand kids..nieces and nephews and many ppl that aren't even blood related. SO enjoy being at home and proud of how you raise your kids!!
Lynda70 · F
I have even more respect for fathers who stay at home to raise their children. It's harder for them because they face opposition from all sides. It takes a brave man to be a full-time father.
SW-User
what do they do all day long. they get so bored changing diapers and feeding them.

 
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