[mo-uk]

look home stay mom is not a lifetime commitment. I have a hunch that many assume that is the case with home stay moms. Not true! When kids hit the magic number many stay home mom find something useful to do be business-related or community related work. This much has to be said at the outset.

Some also seem to be equating woman who has left paid workforce to take care for their family to woman who wasted their talents for something less-fulfilling or something that is not worth the sacrifice! Not true! With stable and functioning family, this is perhaps most fullfilling time for many women.

Likewise it seems to be of the opinion that father is not doing his part if stay home mom accept that role. Not true! Assuming he is responsible and fair man, he is probably working his behind off to provide for his family and the same time helping her raising kids. You just have to realize that the best interest of the child is to spend quality time with mom at least in early childhood years! Fathers can help but they can not replace mothers

Now it seems to me that some women put paid work on a pedestal and a high one at that! Paid work is an economic necessity for many. Not a spiritual one! What that means is if one can get by without paid 8-5 work shift it is all better. There are activities that home stay mom might choose to pursue (given she has enough spare time) such as community work, teaching, writing, home-based business, and what not.

Finally let me say this much: I know some women are big on their career or paid workforce. Evidently thats priority to you! Understood! But it is high opportune for you to at least concede to the premise that home stay mother is a natural and fulfilling role for women. By women I do mean educated and sophisticated women that are contributing to their community in so many ways. It might not work for some but this is a role that works for many many women.