If you hadn't had kids...
Find a Conversation
If you hadn't had kids...
| Thu, 05-20-2004 - 10:34pm |
And your dh made enough $$ to support both of you comfortably, do you think you would be working?
| Thu, 05-20-2004 - 10:34pm |
Pages
Susan
Susan
I'm not evading the question, I'm answering it the only way I can.
I have always loved domestic stuff so I guess I just knew myself I would do it.
As far as your last question....I always knew that is what I wanted & I'm lucky enough that my true love is supportive of that decision.
Why did you need respite from childcaring? Sure, it's demanding, but *whose* job do you think it is anyway? In other words, if *you* need respite from your infant, and you're the mother, what makes you think someone else will want to do it? Hmm, it certainly seems as if the scenerio I suggested, does in fact apply here.
"Do you find caring for an infant intellectually stimulating?
Absolutely!!! I've never learned, read, researched, etc. so much in my life. But I suppose there must be a cetain level of *interest* involved in order to be intellectually stimulated by something. Also, you do realize that you don't necessarily need others, to "use *your* brain" or to be "intellectually stimulated" right?
"What about moms with PPD, who desire a lot of adult interaction - such a mom might choose to get that from WOH."
What about a mom with PPD, who desires a lot of adult interaction? How exactly does WOH treat/cure PPD? Hmm, sounds more like an *escape* to me. Also, do WOHM's have a patent on adult interaction? BTW, what about desiring a lot of parent-child interaction? Isn't that somewhat of a requirement for being a good parent. I mean, why have children at all, if you don't particularly enjoy the company of children, especially your own?
Pages