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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with the prospects of jobs already, dd plans on helping us pay off the mtg we took to finance college. she is a double major in spanish and communications, and has a wide range of well paying jobs to look at.
sorry for the miscommunication on my part. looks like we agree once again!!
If all you feel the need to do is follow me around this board spouting diatribe i will inform you that is harassment. shoooo~
Edited 8/30/2003 12:18:50 PM ET by silverunity
You posted to me first I did not post to you. YOU posted to me and your diatribe is persistent,troubled, disturbing ,pestering , persecuting, malicious , false worn down bitter discourse and not only is that harassment but SLANDER.
And you ask me how old Iam.
Like i said shoo~
Edited 8/30/2003 1:49:08 PM ET by silverunity
Edited 8/30/2003 1:45:23 PM ET by cyndiluwho
I prefer not to look at the world in generalities. . .you want to, go for it. . .to me, generalities are a step away from stereotypes. . .and I'm not interested in going there.
And I don't look like a zombie. (I was joking.) I don't feel like a zombie either. It doesn't bother me. I've had little ones for almost 6 years. I got over it quickly with number 1.
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