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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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"There are lots of people around here have mothers, sisters, aunts, and cousins who SAH and watch their grandkids (nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.) for little or no money. Especially if the parent(s) are down on their luck and can't afford decent daycare. It's pretty common."
My MIL watches my nieces two days a week.
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"I would, however, watch someone else's child for free if I were in a position to do so.
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