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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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So, again.....What's your point?
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Ducky
Not sure of the exact wording of every exit on the LIE but I don't know why this one would have been picked if you have family or friends on the island and know the area and know Wyandanch.
Just so you know, you are the one bringing up Ducky...again.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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Ducky
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Are you joking or serious?
"Are you contending that apartment living is superior to home-ownership when children enter the picture? "
Isn't that a matter of preference? I, personally, would much prefer to have an apartment near the town center, and I don't particularly care whether I own or rent. Dh, otoh, has always been determined to own a house somewhere out in the countryside. So we own a house that is located reasonably near the town center. It's not near enough for my taste, and I would still prefer an apartment, but compromise is important in a marriage :-).
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