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In reply to the discussion: I Look Down on Young Women With Husbands and Kids and I'm Not Sorry [View all]ejpoeta
(8,933 posts)I decided that it was cheaper for me to stay home rather than go to work just to hand the money over to a sitter. I don't want some stranger raising my kids. I worked for a couple of years after my oldest was born.... we were broke, and broker. We had NO money. now I stay home and my husband works. I do believe I am doing something valuable and I contribute in other ways. Sure, laundry isn't glamorous, but having clean clothes is always a plus. And raising three girls to be smart, independent and self confident I believe is important too. And I won't think any less of them if they become a Stay at home mom too. But it's called choice. I raise them to know they can be whatever they want to be and I will love them and support them. They feel safe and happy knowing they have a loving home with their parents and can reach for the stars.
There are always people that are going to think what I do isn't important. As if I just stay home watching soap operas all day. I went to college for english and communications. I realize that what I have learned is now outdated. And in some ways it is hard not being around other adults. But I think it is worth it to make sure my kids have everything they need. Because they didn't ask to be here... and I will always put them first. And I think that is worthy, and as ordinary as it may be to some, it makes me feel like I am making my mark on the world.