Are working moms stretched too thin?

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Registered: 02-19-2004
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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Registered: 11-18-2005
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:15pm
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Registered: 06-27-1998
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:16pm

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Why wouldn't a 12 year old child be out with their friends or involved in activities?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:18pm

I didn't say put a

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:20pm

You need to think bigger picture, more

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-02-2006
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:21pm
Well said. It's about family priorities and not being selfish.
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Registered: 11-12-2003
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:21pm
Are you being serious here? Come on. The posts she has pointed out as being "hostile" or "insulting" have been things like "How are you qualified to make such a statement?" or "Certainties in life are death, taxes, and the guilt argument".... it seems like she finds debate in general hostile. Of course people are expressing "distaste" with her comments.... she's not only calling all the WOHMs on here liars, she is saying that their kids will turn out worse than hers. Distaste does not equal hostility or insulting behavior. I haven't seen anything nasty though. (Well, nothing more nasty than what comes out of your or my keyboard on a regular basis)
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Registered: 11-12-2003
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:23pm
Obviously not. The articles she posted didn't contain any info on any of those things, you, and Bamia, know that.
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Registered: 06-27-1998
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:24pm

Oh wow, I missed that .... he okay?


PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:25pm

That article may not directly answer your question...there is a book called "Home Alone America." It's a study on the affects of children when both parents work. Here is the link with a discussion about the book: http://www.nationalreview.com/kurtz/kurtz200411300920.asp

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 6:26pm

She didn't bash you, she asked you what qualified you to make such a sweeping broad stereotype.

PumpkinAngel

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