SAH parenting- "job" or not?

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SAH parenting- "job" or not?
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Thu, 12-15-2005 - 9:29am

SAH parenting- "job" or not?



  • Yes- it's a job (I'm a SAHM/D)
  • No- it's not a job (I'm a SAHM/D)
  • Yes- it's a job (I'm a WOHM/D)
  • No- it's not a job (I'm a WOHM/D)
  • Obligatory 'Other'


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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 9:57am
If it is obviously a typo (I make lots of those, as I type too fast many times), then I rarely call somone on it. Also, if a misspelling doesn't change the meaning of a sentence, then I usually don't. But if it is not a "one-time" misspelling, or if it is going to confuse readers, or going to change the meaning of a sentence or paragraph or post, then I'll call it every time.
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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 10:40am

Am I the she here?

PumpkinAngel

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 10:42am

You really just proved her point there since you aren't a sahm.

PumpkinAngel

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:02am

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I don't

PumpkinAngel

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:13am

***I guess that's true in some working or middle class families, but certainly not true in the upper middle and wealthy classes any longer. The men I know brag when their wives make more than they do :)***

I think it's more a regional thing then. It may not be true where you are, but around here it absolutely is. But then- what would *you* consider "upper middle class- wealthy"?

***Could you really financially support a family of 4 without a college degree? What would you do to earn a living?***

Yes- I could. My certifications are in drafting with structural detailing specialty. Granted, I'd have to grab a copy of the latest CAD version, but I pick up things like that really quickly. ;)

Wytchy

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:15am
No sorry...That is such a non issue. Having another child in the house makes no difference. It is just like any other SAHM. How would being a SAHM sitting for another child make anything different than a mother with 2 children?
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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:15am

LOL! ;) Oh definately! Mine are just still a bit little to be 'helpful' in that sense. Although yes- DS is getting to the point where he can start learning. ;)

Wytchy

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:19am

Cool re: the drafting.

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:19am

So because some men can be neanderthals, I'm supposed to somehow feel subserviant when mine *isn't* just because some men make their wives feel that way because *they're* unappreciative? I should somehow feel subserviant because I *enjoy* being domestic and being with my children and am able to do so? *puzzled*

Wytchy

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Mon, 12-19-2005 - 11:22am

Thanks :) I'll have to go find one... Sounds like it'd be well worth it! LOL!

Wytchy

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