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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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Kitty
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Kitty
"BTW, I hate Lifetime. Their movies will suck you in and all of a sudden you've watched 3 in a row, used every tissue in t
I think it depends on the age of the child.
PumpkinAngel
I have to say - my mom watches my daughter full time during the week, and though dd is still a baby, she's still VERY spoiled by grandma.
I don't mean to make it sound like I think doing so is wrong in all cases.
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Ducky
When do bar results come out?
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Ducky
That assumes there are people available during the day to babysit.
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Ducky
Kitty
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Kitty
"BTW, I hate Lifetime. Their movies will suck you in and all of a sudden you've watched 3 in a row, used every tissue in t
I know that life is not perfect and things happen but we are trying to save so we won't be stuck in a bad situation if something happens. I have been in the workforce, without any breaks (except for maternity leave) for 18 years. I have built up experience so I can find something out there if needed.
Hope that works for you, b/c it doesn't always work out that way for everyone.
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Ducky
WHAT!?!?!?!?!
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Ducky
You know, I would love if my mil could watch my kids.
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Ducky
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