? for working moms

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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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Registered: 02-08-2008
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:31pm
Where did I say "child abuse". Please post for me.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-22-2005
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:31pm
Then to live in Long Island, I could afford a $16,800 home. Wow, I'm definitely stuck in apartments for the time being!
Renaissance Siggy



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Registered: 06-27-1998
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:33pm

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Nope and you have yet to explain why and how it does make a difference.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 09-05-2007
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:35pm
Oh, I'm sorry, you said it in another once of your incarnations. You know, the person who was into this argument full force and completely disappeared when you showed up. Sorry.
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Registered: 04-22-2005
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:36pm
They might be referring to poster "smellarat", who said that "people that live in apartment's are doing a disservice to their children".
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Registered: 09-05-2007
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:38pm
Honestly, I can't keep track of all these posters that keep showing up.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-1998
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:40pm

Wait a minute....you aren't moving up?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:41pm

Hmm, no.

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 02-08-2008
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:42pm

They bought their first home in 1998

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 5:44pm

When did I EVER say "child abuse". Please quote that.


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