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Originally Posted by SnakeGirl3

Leech is a good word. When I got my high school alumni directory, I was completely amazed at the number of women I went to school with that are now "stay-at-home" moms. I couldn't imagine that many women were dependent on their husbands/boyfriends. Completely dependent. Not even a part-time job (granted, I got this directory before the economic downfall). I couldn't do that myself. I'm too independent to even think about letting someone control all of that stuff for me. Of course, years down the road, probably half of those women will be divorced, and slinging snot about how "my husband took everything from me, and now I have to work! Pity me, feel sorry for me, because I used to sit at home, and now I actually have to do something."

Please don't get me wrong--cleaning the house and caring for children is a full-time job in and of itself, but it's the way these women play these things off that really irks me. "Give me a bunch of free stuff because you pity me--I relied on my husband to do everything for me without any initiative, and now I can't even begin to be self-reliant." Grow up and join the real world. There are plenty of women who can and do work, and there's no reason why you can't do it. I just can't imagine anyone (man or woman) who doesn't have any type of drive to accomplish anything in their life. That would be a very pathetic existence.

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Hmm, so now there is something wrong with being a stay at home mom?

What about stay at home dads?

I dont see anything wrong with be a stay at home mom... I have been doing it for almost 3 years. Yes, it is good that woman are out getting great jobs and not being seen at less than.. I was raised up old fashioned though, I stay home care for my son, our house, animals and fix meals for my family. To use the word "leech" to describe women is very offensive, leeching would be asking for everything and not doing anything.

Hee hee. Here we go from an independent girl's perspective.

I've worked my entire adult life. Purchased my first home at 24 (on my own), and am unapologetic about not wanting children.

So what's wrong with that?

I'm GLAD there are opportunities. I don't have to be pigeonholed into what my parents' generation laid before them. The bygone years whereby the women were expected to marry and stay home with children. It's all about choice.

My husband relocated left his comfortable life and his career of 10 years for my career. (I'm in my 30's and he's in his 40's) I'm the primary breadwinner.

Women drop everything and move for the men's career all the time.

What's the big deal????

As a kudos to all the parents out there, single, stay at home, working, whatever your situation, there is no WAY I think I could handle raising children. I live vicariously through my sister, coworkers, and husband (he raised his son who is in his 20's primarily as a single dad). You have the hardest job of all.

And because I have to go the tongue in cheek route....now that women are beginning to outrank men....you guys will have to come up with something better than beer drinking and belly bumping when watching football to get a partner. Let's see you guys primp and almost stab out your eye putting on mascara!

Game on gentlemen.

Cheers!

P.S. I'd love to see a man wrestle with some pantyhose!!!

Ive been fairly independant most of my life but what I wouldnt GIVE to be a stay at home mom!

Only have 1 son and I want no more. 1 boy & a house full of animals is more than enough. I too was raised very old fashioned & strict so to be a stay at home mom does seem only natural but I have not been that lucky so I am more like my dad in that I work full time to support my family.

Doesnt mean I like to tho! I wish I could make a living entirely just by breeding reptile and rodents.

I don't really think money means anything. As long as your capable of living a comfortable life, I think it shouldn't matter 'who' spends money here or there.

I tend to give more than I receive, people have thought it's weird that I will take my boyfriend out to dinner and pay. The only reason is I tend to have more spending money available than he does. Not a big deal to me.

I think it's very important to be independent and not rely on anyone for money. Getting a professional job that you can be proud of is something worth it in itself.