Staying at home a choice??
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Staying at home a choice??
| Sun, 04-29-2007 - 6:46am |
The author of this article thinks most mothers go to work because they want to, not because they have to.
"Most parents from two-parent families today do have a choice when it comes to parental care. They can try and talk themselves into believing they don't, but it really boils down to priorities."
http://backofthebook.ca/living/2007/03/part-time-ophanages-part-2-job-only.html
Does anyone (other than her) really believe this? I don't know of anyone among my friends who works who wouldn't rather be staying at home with their children. But they don't have the choice!

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The quality of new things isnt always better. And why does buying used in your mind automatically mean living like one is 18? I'm 42 and I've always bought used, sometimes mixing new but the used stuff is often nicer. Some of the older pieces are just way better quality. Not to mention there are plenty of *adults* out there who are concerned with things like the environment, as well as not accruing debt over incidental items.
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"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~
And I probably find it just as odd that you do change it.
Sorry. This is just how all my friends and co-workers live and I see nothing wrong with it. If you like used, there is nothing wrong with that if that is the style you like. If it is to pinch pennies when you don't have to, then I don't understand.
When I replaced a couple appliances I was thinking about my environmental impact. The new items are way more energy efficient. I noticed our electric bill go down the past year since we got them. Buying new doesn't mean wasting items.
It completely depends on what you are buying. Mattresses and couches could be quite icky after a few decades, unless cleaned properly, if possible. Old ones can be salvaged for whatever, if they are made of wood.
If you had to replace an appliance, one that is more energy efficient is a good way to go. I heard an interview on the radio about this guy who wrote a book on 1001 things people can do at home for the environment, one was replacing old appliances with newer ones. If everyone did that, energy consumption would go down quite significantly. (of course most families couldn't afford to do that right away)
I to like to buy used if something is good quality. Things like tables and chairs, or shelves, may only need TLC and maybe reinforcement. Buying new is a good way to cut down on new materials having to be created. Buying new does not mean someone is uncaring.
Reminds me of the southpark episode with the 'Smug' cloud that threatened to destroy SouthPark because everyone bought hybrids and became super smug about it. lol
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No that wasnt it. What the original argument was that one could throw a cover over a used mattress. I wouldnt do that.
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Again I didnt say new.
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Ok.
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