Is is "hard" being a sahm?
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Is is "hard" being a sahm?
| Sat, 04-24-2004 - 1:25pm |
For many years now, I have heard the claim that being a sahm is the hardest job in the world. I never chimed in, because I didn't know first hand. I stayed home for 6 weeks when my twin daughters, Sophia and Stephanie (almost 4) were born. And that was hard, because I had 2 newborns. Now, almost 4 years later, I have resigned my job and am staying home again. I can god-honestly say that I don't know what's so hard about this. I personally feel like I am on easy street, but maybe that's because I haven't been at it that long. I feel like I am on vacation. It takes no longer than a couple hours a day to do the housework, and the rest of the time is free time for me and the girls. We have gone to the park, the zoo, chuck e cheeses, and I know not every day is going to be like this, but I feel like I am making up for lost time. My children seem happy and relaxed. The only hard thing about this is that they have gotten into some pretty raging fights with each other, but the fights have ended with quick intervention. I guess I am just wondering how long before this becomes "The hardest job in the world" and I start looking like a zombie, complaining that my husband doesn't help me, and so on? Or do I seriously have the choice not to turn into that? Also, do you think that at the rate I am going, I am at risk for getting bored staying home?

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No she didn't. many children and adults with tourette's do display foul language and loud yelling. It really doesn't matter. The woman that called her wanted to know if she was wrong not to invite her nephew. She in Dr Laura's eyes and myself wasn't wrong. It is immoral not mean of her not to. You seem to be very hung up on her credentials. I don't think many of her listeners care what her credentials are...but they do care about her point of view. Just like Dr. Phil...he is no licensed nutrionist nor a fitness expert...doesn't mean his advice doesn't help people lose weight.
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Again...you are off a bit on your point. She is a very compassionate person, and if you actually listened to her then you might know that. You can teach your children whatever you feel is necessary but one could argue that not to teach children to treat everyone with respect...only those worthy of it. She doesn't teach intolerance either...another tidbit I guess you are getting second hand. Aruging with someone that has only done research without actually listening is really kind of dumb. You of all people being an attorney should know that. I tend to get my information about someone first hand...not with another person's persepective.
Misty
ITA with this. Average has become this horribly negative thing to today's parents. Honestly, I'm more concerned that my children be happy with who they are, and be kind, responsible people. If they try their best and turn out to be average students, and go to a run-of-the-mill college that meets their needs, that's just fine with me. I know lots of ultra-educated over-achievers, and I can honestly say I don't think their lives are any better or happier than the run-of-the-mill "average" folk.
Now if I could just get my DH to agree with me, we'd be set. ;o)
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Oh I don't know about useless...LoL.
PumpkinAngel
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