My blood was boiling this morning when this woman who wrote "The Feminine Mistake" and said that stay at home moms are too financially dependent on their man and are statistically more sick and depressed then working moms. She pretty much said that your childrens' lives shouldn't come first, or even second. She made it sound like that even if you decide to work part time, but your husband is the breadwinner, you are an idiot. I was sooooo pissed.
One, just because I don't actually make the money, doesn't mean I suddenly became an idiot. I may be financially dependent, but I am financially responsible. I know where every penny is spent and saved. If my husband left me (by either of the dreaded d's--death or divorce), I have a plan in my head in place, knowing how distraught I would be if either happened.
And where did she get a statistic that sahm are more depressed and sick? What a stupid statistic! I know too many working moms who would love to stay at home with their kids. I know I am incredibly lucky to be able to spend so much time with my son. Of course I have those days when I wish I had a job to go to, but we all have days when we wish we were not doing what we do.
I'm not saying that being a sahm is for everyone. Every mom knows what is best for her family. Don't listen to the so called "experts" who think they can write books on the subject, just do what you do best and love your kids.
I'm officially off my soapbox now.
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