Are working moms stretched too thin?
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| Tue, 06-13-2006 - 2:45pm |
Do you think a mom who works full-time and has kids is stretched too thin?
I was working full-time up till November of 2005. Then I decided that it was all too much. I was exhausted and found that when I did get to spend time with my little guy (he is now 2 1/2) I was very impatient with him because I was soo tired. Also the stress of work often overflowed into my personal life (both with ds and dh).
Now that I have been home for over 6 months, I am finally starting to be more patient and am enjoying my son instead of rushing him along. If he want to take 20 minutes to get into the car - ok, no problem.
So - do you think that trying to juggle work, kids, marriage and all the stresses that come with those things is too much? (I did)
Maybe when my son is older - then I will go back to work and it might be easier because he will be more self-sufficient? Who knows? All I know is that for now, I am enjoying being a SAHM and am glad for the time I get to devote to my son and the lower stress levels (that I believe were very unhealthy for me).
josee

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I meant to be neutral without offending others or saying that you are "wrong." At the same time, I wanted to express what I strongly believe in. If I offended anyone, then I'm sorry, that was not my intention.
What are the disadvantages of being a SAHP?
<<No, maybe not for some people like yourself. >>
Yes, I like to debate this issue, so this debate board is a good fit for me.
PumpkinAngel
Just as you have done. You have completely bashed my point of view. Remember, I am pro staying at home so of course I believe I'm right and you're wrong.
I pointed out some disadvantages that I experienced as a child, but I never bashed working parents. I tried to remain neutral while expressing a point I strongly believe in.
I'm confused.
PumpkinAngel
It is reasonable to state disadvantages/advantages. I realize that they are both. However, I believe that the advantages to being a SAHP outweigh the disadvantages. It's vice versa for families who have two working parents. I strongly believe in that.
I wanted to say that for those of you who do not believe that there are any disadvanteges to having two working parents are 100% wrong. I hope you have understood what I've been trying to say. I wanted you to agree with my point - that there are disadvantages to having two people work. I'm trying to learn more about the disadvantages of having a SAHP - so please feel to share. I have already supported my fact with my own personal life experience. But so far, except for bashing me no one has supported their stand.
Ok, Chris then you are saying there are NO disadvantages to having both parents work. It is you who believe you are 100% right. I respect those who agree that there are advantages/disadvantages on both sides.
Again, no one has explained to me the disadvantages of being a SAHP. I would like to learn - unless this is just a board where others take joy in bashing others for what they believe in.
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Where?
PumpkinAngel
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Who said there wasn't any disadvantages to having two working parents?
There are pros and cons to both sides.
PumpkinAngel
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