Unique contributions to society

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Unique contributions to society
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Thu, 10-19-2006 - 4:12pm

In another thread, the "unique" contributions of SAHM's were alluded to but it wasn't stated what they are. Let's play a game and find out what they are. First, pretend that as of tomorrow, all moms SAH and detail what will be missing from society then pretend that all moms go to work and detail what will be missing from society. I'm really curious as to what people think a world without SAHM's orWOHM's would look like.

If all the moms who SAH went to work then the library would move story hour to the evening and summer vacation bible school would be held in the evenings so that all kids can attend and not just the kids of SAHM's. Banks would likely shift their hours to later in the day and you'd see more 24 hour stores. I think there would be more home cooking style restaurants too. I think day care centers would improve because of increased demand.

If all moms who WOH suddenly SAH, you'd see fewer service industries around because moms could do things themselves instead of paying for them. The nursing shortage would be more of a shortage. We'd probably have a shortage of teachers too. There'd be fewer government services because there'd be less tax dollars to pay for them. I can't think of anything else right now.

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Registered: 10-31-2005
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:35am

I like kid's but it does get to be a bit much and im stunned that parent's do this with out a second thought.>

I'm glad someone understands, but I do want to clarify that the WOHM's in my neighborhood do not assume anything or take advantage of the SAHM's willingness to help out. From my perspective, the SAHM's are happy to interact with the working families and understand that more flexible schedules give them the luxury of helping out. The working moms would do the same for us if they had more time available--and they do reciprocate when they can.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:41am
".....young men fighting in Iraq."

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:45am

If I WOH, I help the family as well as gain personal satisfaction.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:51am
Can you give an example of a life situation in which taking the more difficult road would be regarded as foolish and not respected?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:54am

So you've never heard of an exchange like my SAH friend relayed to me, in which she and her DH disagreed on the new car they were going to buy.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:55am
How so?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:55am

So how many go I get for having 6? LOL I love your profile BTW. I have a feeling we would get along well. People used to ask me I my DH wanted 6 kids and I would say "he knew I wanted 6 when he married me, if he was dumb enough to do it, don't feel sorry for him". He claims he thought I would change my mind, I tell him then he didn't know me well enough.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 8:59am

"I teach my kids by example that being at home with them is more important than money."


I teach my kids by example that going to work to help support them financially is more important than me personally living a more relaxed and leisurely life.

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Registered: 03-12-2005
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 9:02am
My choices aren't relaxed or leisurely though.You misunderstood my point. My choices make for a more relaxed and leisurely life for my family.
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Registered: 10-15-2006
Tue, 10-24-2006 - 9:09am
Following one's passion of being an artist could be extremely difficult. And I'm pretty sure that if one of your boys chose that route you'd consider them foolish and wouldn't respect them as much.

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