tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139501.post7543922742621867577..comments2023-07-01T02:40:42.428-07:00Comments on 2 Little Monkeys: A Different Kind of MomEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278312453951176970noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139501.post-48555569007123642582009-08-31T14:35:46.823-07:002009-08-31T14:35:46.823-07:00(I was no way insinuating that you're mom was ...(I was no way insinuating that you're mom was selfish, I hope you didn't take it that way) I am glad you can stay at home with your kids! It is such a wonderful privilege!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278312453951176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139501.post-60915416000172934312009-08-31T06:33:15.992-07:002009-08-31T06:33:15.992-07:00I think my mom had to go back to work when we were...I think my mom had to go back to work when we were young because of financial reasons, so it wasn't selfish at all. But then it just sort of became the norm once we were older, and she found a job she really liked and has been there ever since. There were a few years in between that she was home, but my memory is a bit faded.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084065752889482895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139501.post-88550016919646411672009-08-27T09:38:31.257-07:002009-08-27T09:38:31.257-07:00Thanks Stacey :) I agree with you, I too want to b...Thanks Stacey :) I agree with you, I too want to be there for my kids and be able to experience their every developement! <br />So in your experience do you think your mom made a selfish choice or was it best for the family? <br />Yes there are a lot of women that chose to go back to work when they could stay at home, but I think there are just as many that don't have much of a choice. They are being responsible for their children by providing for their physical needs. Either way, I think that my biggest issue is the divide that's been created, and the animosity, like on type of mom is better than another. There are enough obsticles that we deal with as mothers, lets not let this be one of them! I think that it's sort of like not judging until you've walked a mile in someone elses shoes type of thing.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278312453951176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139501.post-82199980583769655622009-08-27T07:42:19.583-07:002009-08-27T07:42:19.583-07:00This was a good post Ellen :) I tend to see it a ...This was a good post Ellen :) I tend to see it a little differently though. I don't want to miss out on the things my kids do everyday. I want to be available to them when they need me. Even when they are in school. My mom worked for a lot of my life, at least part time, and I really missed having her there for me.<br /><br />Also, I believe that if we bring these children into the world, it is our responsibility to raise them, not passing it off to others from 9-5 every day. <br /><br />Now, I totally understand your point though, that it all comes from the motivation behind the decision. If it is truly going to benefit your family, then it's the best choice for your family. In the majority of cases though, this is not the basis of the decision. It is out of either selfishness or wanting more stuff than one income can pay for. I honestly don't think that these women are making the right decision for their families, but like you said, I can't really judge, can I?Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084065752889482895noreply@blogger.com