How does this relate to the debate?
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| Wed, 08-20-2003 - 7:56pm |
Something occurred to me earlier and I wanted to see how others thought it might relate to the whole "which is harder SAH/WOH" portion of the debate that crops up so often.
I think that, when you look at either group *as a whole*, the WOHs might have it harder. And this is why ...
There are virtually no SAHMs who SAH because they "have to". There are virtually no SAHMs who are forced to SAH. A woman that SAH wants to SAH.(I'm sure there's a few exceptions out there; controlling dhs who MAKE their wives SAH, disabled children, etc) A woman that SAH doesn't hate her "job", or else she'd go get a WOH job. A woman that SAH is generally getting what she wants.
There are LOTS AND LOTS of WOHMs who WOH because they "have to". A single mom, or one whose dh doesn't make enough to support the family, or one with a disabled dh, whatever the case may be ... she may long, with all her heart, to SAH, but *can't*. Many WOHMs hate their jobs, but can't quit.
Anyhoo ... just wanted to stir up something new
Hollie

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*laughter is the kanguage of the soul*
Edited 8/28/2003 12:05:41 PM ET by silverunity
Still want to claim you didn't agree with them?
And yes, saying "WOHM work to pay for SUV's" is a stereotype. Even if some WOHMs do it.
Edited 8/28/2003 12:12:29 AM ET by taylormomma
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Edited 8/28/2003 12:18:56 AM ET by silverunity
However, I can't speak for those of you who don't have a command of the language. I can see how punctuated sentences and proper grammer & spelling would confuse you though.
Of course some WOHMs beat their children and some SAHMs have husbands that work extraordinary hours for SUVs, but that's beside the point. . .right?
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