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05.27.08, 15:49 PM General Topics
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Do you think that when a woman chooses to SAH she is, in essence, prostituting herself, given that most sah moms do the bulk of the chores, rearing, calander-setting, the whole thing? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:49 PM Flag
 

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yes, but, everyone is exploited in some way [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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what about a WOHM whose DH makes much more money than she does and clearly lives on far more than her own salary? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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how is that being exploited? DH stays home because he chooses to and I'm pretty sure he doesn't feel he's prostituting himself. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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not everyone is exploited. You don't believe in free choice? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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you can choose to do something and still be exploited [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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how? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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"taken advantage of" or "devalued" are better descriptions (np) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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of course not. It's a decision both parents should make about what is best for their particular family [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Most WOHMs do that stuff as well. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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no. it's a choice. a person isn't being forced into it in most cases. sure, it's a lot of work, but the load varies from SAHM to SAHM, as some DHs are more helpful than others and some have hired help. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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omg, how dumb are you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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Not very, but alittle... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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exactly - does OP even know what the term means?? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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yes she does...it just seemed to be a good analogy - having a not good day [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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see below - got it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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OK, are you being sarcastic, OP? B/c I read this as one of those typical flames of SAHMs. I think if you have that kind of mindset (for real), than you're making yourself out to be a victim. Do I sometimes feel crappy about my day or my choices - sure - but I would never go down the road of comparing my work to prostitution. My DH recognizes the value of my work and so do I. I made trade-offs, of course. We all do. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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well said [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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ty! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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my dh does not recognize or realize the value and it is getting to me. I apologized below about using that term. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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well that indeed sucks and he's daft - it is valuable work and your family wouldn't function w/o your contribution! :) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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Deciding to be a SAHM or A working mom is such a personal decion and one that can't be judged by anyone else. That being said I am a working mom and could never stay home with my child, I need to work for financial reasons but also for some me time. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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No. We don't even have sex. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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: ) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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prostitutuing is an interesting choice of words. besides most working mothers also do the bulk of the work too so what's the difference. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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i was having pity party when I thought of it today....just feel like I sold me soul, or something [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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if you're not happy, do something different [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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so you are having a bad day. YOu used to have those at work too didn't you? If you really feel this isn't working for you, then do something different but don't start talking about SAH being prostitution for pete's sake [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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sorry- I guess there could have been a softer, gentler way to phrase it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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s'ok. Just try to figure out if this is just a rough patch (which we all haev no matter what our life choices are) or a real signal that you need to change something. GL [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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bingo [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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Isn't everyone prostituting themselves when they take a job? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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Yeah, seriously. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I think a WOHM does the same thing- only has less time to do it. Moms in general do more child rearing. So, SAHMs have it better. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Prostitution is typically the exchange of money for sex, not vacuuming. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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