I believe being a good homemaker is every bit as difficult and challenging as being the breadwinner. You don't get weekends off, nor is it only an 8 hour a day job.
You have to put up with everything from sick children to broken appliances, scheduling your day around the needs of your children, their school, sports, extracurricular activities and a husband's needs. Shopping for food, especially if one is going to get the best value, may require visiting several markets, watching for sales and even clipping coupons. Shopping for clothes for the kids, school supplies, etc. can't be a great deal of fun, but it must be done.
Cooking good, healthy meals every single day can be tedious and time consuming and keeping a house clean couldn't be considered anything more than boring and tedious, could it?
That your mom may have some free time during the day for "drives around, buys coffee, watches TV, jogs, etc." can't be held against her, as everyone deserves a bit of time for themselves, don't they?
Many homemakers must do all the above on a budget that probably leaves very little leftover, for her needs and desires.
I think you underestimate the commitment and responsibility a housewife has to her job and family and I think every full time homemaker deserves a round of applause, not derision. My hat's off to your mom.
Um hmm that's right. My mom does all that stuff and my dad loves it! Sure she seems to wait on him hand and foot but he buys her flowers and jewelry for their anniversary and her birthday. They've been happy like that for 47 years!
Is it normal to feel ashamed to be a female because of this?
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I believe being a good homemaker is every bit as difficult and challenging as being the breadwinner. You don't get weekends off, nor is it only an 8 hour a day job.
You have to put up with everything from sick children to broken appliances, scheduling your day around the needs of your children, their school, sports, extracurricular activities and a husband's needs. Shopping for food, especially if one is going to get the best value, may require visiting several markets, watching for sales and even clipping coupons. Shopping for clothes for the kids, school supplies, etc. can't be a great deal of fun, but it must be done.
Cooking good, healthy meals every single day can be tedious and time consuming and keeping a house clean couldn't be considered anything more than boring and tedious, could it?
That your mom may have some free time during the day for "drives around, buys coffee, watches TV, jogs, etc." can't be held against her, as everyone deserves a bit of time for themselves, don't they?
Many homemakers must do all the above on a budget that probably leaves very little leftover, for her needs and desires.
I think you underestimate the commitment and responsibility a housewife has to her job and family and I think every full time homemaker deserves a round of applause, not derision. My hat's off to your mom.
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Um hmm that's right. My mom does all that stuff and my dad loves it! Sure she seems to wait on him hand and foot but he buys her flowers and jewelry for their anniversary and her birthday. They've been happy like that for 47 years!