? for working moms

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-31-2006
? for working moms
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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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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:14pm

But those haven't been the facts in today's debate.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:15pm
That was uncalled for.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-12-2004
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:15pm

Depends on the housing market.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-23-2003
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:17pm

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-23-2003
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:18pm

<That was uncalled for.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:18pm

Is someone saying differently?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-23-2003
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:18pm

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:26pm

No, that term is not entirely the domain (excuse the pun!) of foreclosures.

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:27pm

But it is about the money when it comes down to it.


Renting is the same to me as leasing a car. It is a no-win situation because everytime you rent another home or lease another car, you need to find the money to start up again. If you own a home, you will have that home as a downpayment on the next place you decide to move to either buying a new home or putting down money for a rental.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2004
Mon, 03-24-2008 - 3:28pm

Hi all, I have been reading this debate all morning, and trust me it has taken me all morning to read it lol, and I am trying to understand.

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