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| Mon, 03-03-2008 - 11:08am |
My son is six months old, and I have been back to work full time for four weeks.
I became upset over the weekend when two people (who are very close to me) made comments such as: "it seems like it would be so much easier to drop your kids off at daycare and work full time than to stay home", and even worse, "it's clearly easier to work and have someone else raise your kids than stay home". Both were stated by mothers who have never been in the position of working full-time with children. I disagree thoroughly with both comments (my life is certainly NOT easier now that I'm back to work!)
So... without stiring up the hornet's nest that is the "mommy war"... I am curious, how can I respond to statements like this? Should I respond, or just let it go? How long does it take to get over hearing hurtful things like this?
Any thoughts are appreciated!

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Exactly!
Do you not take pride that you own your own home? That you don't give your money away each month to someone else and not have anything in return or equity if needed?
I have never taken it lightly that I own my own home and I know there are many people out there that will never will.
But, but, but.....If
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Ducky
Why would I believe a mortgage broker's opinion of what I can afford over my own?
Anyone who takes on a mortgage (or any type of debt) based on someone else's assertions that they can afford it is downright foolish.
Are you contending that apartment living is superior to home-ownership when children enter the picture?
She probably has enough pride to know that if she couldn't afford her home, she'd be better off renting than losing the thing.
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Ducky
I do not take it lightly that I am able to own my own home as I know there are many who never will. I appreciate that I have had this opportunity in my life and will do the best I can to keep it as long as we would like and then go own another home if that comes up in the future.
I have never taken it lightly that I own my own home and I know there are many people out there that will never will. >
WTF????
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