Homemakers

I think both parties should contribute and disperse the work equally...

 

i think it should be a fair divide between both partners. the thought of staying home all the time depresses me to an unimaginable extent.

 

I like the idea of one person staying at home, don't care who.

Personally, I would loooooove to be a homemaker.

And I get laughed at for it. Or called lazy.

 

I couldn't have more respect for stay-at-home moms. Women who are devoted to their families - not the corporate world - I feel, are to be commended. They also raise children who are far happier and more free-thinking.

Stay-at-home moms, you make the world go 'round and I have all the respect in the world for you and everything you do.

Man's natural role is that of a worker. Woman's natural role is that of a nurturer.

 

Rousseau fan?

 

Don't get me wrong, I fully support women who want to be part of the corporate world... if that's truly their choice. So many women, I feel, are pressured into being part of the corporate world by imposed social norms. I feel that many stay-at-home moms are wrongly looked down upon, when what they do is so commendable, not only for their families, but society as well.

It's all a matter of personal choice, which I am all for.

 

I think whatever works best for the particular family. There are too many elements involved to pigeon hole the right choice.

 

its all situational and between a couple. if two people can financially afford to only have one person working and one of the two WANTS to stay home and take care of the kids and/ or cook, clean, decorate and take care of running all the errands... etc... then that's fine. it wouldnt matter the gender or the person.... if two people cant afford it then both should work.... it really doesnt matter as long as both people are happy with the situation and doing something, whether it be at home or at work.

 

Nah, nothing is perfect. There are days when I want to bop him on the head.

 

No, I totally agree!

 

Yes, they really are possible. The key is finding someone who is like-minded.

 

Well thank you. It's not an easy job, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

 

when i have kids i would love to stay home with my kids, unfortunally money prolly wont ever allow that...

im gonna try not to work until my children are in pre school though... my mom worked in the house until i was in seventh grade so that is an option for money too..

 

Staying at home raising two young boys close in age has been the most toughest challenging job I've ever had. I've been out of work for over 7 years. My house is spotless, my boys are well cared for, my hair is going gray, and my nerves are shot.

My boys are excellent and I know that has a lot to do with me staying home raising them. Being a homemaker/wife/mother is very hard but it's also very rewarding. My husband helps me when he is home. Other than that I have no other help.


I'd like to sit and eat bonbons. I could use a break.

 

you should just throw shit instead makes for much more interesting arguments...

 

i have the sudden urge to throw scissors

 

Try it in the padded room.