Are you serious?
OK, left the TV on too long. This whole Mommy Wars thing. New book out, Linda Morgenstein, or something, wrote it. Poses several “points” over which I just can’t keep my mouth shut.
Myth #1. Only a very small segment of women can afford to stay home, like less than 30%, and these women are the very very wealthy.
Really? That’s great. I’m relieved to know we’re wealthy. Whew. Call a maid. I’m done. I was just doing it all myself and driving a 15 year old car because it’s fun.
Myth #2. Our economy is such that most families just have to have 2 incomes.
If you have to have certain things, sure. If you’re willing to do without certain luxuries, nope. Just make a decision and be honest. Don’t say you can’t afford to stay home because you want to maintain a certain lifestyle that may have more luxuries than you’re willing to admit. And as some “expert”, don’t perpetuate this by saying it and writing it over and over. There are plenty of us out here “affording” it. And making real sacrifices to do it.
Myth #3. Women who choose to work may just be wired less “maternal” than those who opt to stay home.
I just think that’s a stupid statement. You got breasts? You got a whoo-whoo? You’re a woman. You can be just as maternal as the next woman.
Myth #4. Every mommy I know is upset in some way about her current situation.
How depressing. And I think, untrue. And a very bad reflection on the real joys of raising children. Frustrated sometimes? Yep. Crazy sometimes? Absolutely. Exhausted occasionally? Yes. Yes. Yes. Who isn’t from time to time? But just upset about my life? No. No. No.
If we’d spend less time analyzing our lives and serving it up in tantalizing ways to cause division and make a buck, maybe we’d have more time to just enjoy what we do. Whatever that is.
