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05.22.08, 13:15 PM General Topics
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this sahm/wohm thing is such a stupid trap. Most moms will work at some point. You don't have to justify it or feel bad about it. If you never have to work when you are a parent, good for you. But don't turn it into a cause. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 01:15 PM Flag
 

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i notice that women who have to work say they do it because they want to. don't know why they feel the need to say that. it makes me sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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i find your statement sad. it is really so strange to you that a woman would find fulfillment outside of housekeeping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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no, that's not what's strange. it's messed up that we live in a culture where women can't say "I work because we need the money," if that's the reason. I know that's not always the reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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well, maybe if they are coal miners...but keep in mind that wanting to support one's family financial might make them "want" to work, even if the motivation is financial [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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so you think there are no women that both need to work and also enjoy their work? wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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not what i said [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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I work because I have to and openly admit it. However, I do feel a twinge of shame about it, like myself and dh are somehow lower class b/c we can't live on one income [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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if you feel shame about that, you're hanging with the wrong crowd. Get your head on straight before you teach your kids those values. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Oh, plenty of people admit they work b/c they need the money. Maybe you're just not talking the right women. But of course, some of us do it for both reasons. We need my income, but I would work anyway-- it's part of who I am. I think it's funny when people can't seem to accept that, as if it's so unnatural for a woman to want more than household duties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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live and let live. we women should respect each others choices whatever they may be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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