Why do so many people view housewives as worthless? (32)
i think its the whole equal kick that people been on. but i never heard anyone badmouth a stay at home mom. if i was married i would like my wife to stay home.
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I can't say I've ever seen anyone berate a woman who chose to be a Domestic Engineer.
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....hate to say it, but I think that's one of the downfalls of the feminist movement.
I admire a female that's willing to care for her children.
That sounds like an "old man" statement.....and if it is, so be it. In the end, the most important thing a person can do is raise a healthy well balanced child.
I admire a female that's willing to care for her children.
That sounds like an "old man" statement.....and if it is, so be it. In the end, the most important thing a person can do is raise a healthy well balanced child.------ This thread is Archived ------
Some have placed a dollar value of $ 100,000.00 per year on the added value of a homemaker.
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I Think the people who do that are the ones that have never actually done it
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Way back in the day I think it thought of differently..but into today's world it is not so....stay at home wives and mothers are brilliant. there is so much responsibility that she has its almost exhausting to think of it. I've been there and have done it..i would still be doing it, but being a single mother prevents that. I feel just as worthy of person with a career or if im home taking care of my family and all that goes with it. If she knows she is worthy..then that worth and her dignity can only be taken if she allows to be done.
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I applaud the "stay at home" mother, wife and caregiver!!! 
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Earlier today someone described me as "a lady of leisure"
LEISURE????? What do they think we do all day? Sit around, watching soap operas or chat shows??
I am on the go from the minute I get up, until the minute I go to bed!
LEISURE????? What do they think we do all day? Sit around, watching soap operas or chat shows??
I am on the go from the minute I get up, until the minute I go to bed!
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I do too, Indy. I don't think the feminist movement did only good things. (Now I'll get it.)
When I was married and didn't have children, my husband and I agreed for a time that I would stay home. I considered it my job to make his easier, keep the house, and allow him to come home to a cold beer, and sometimes - a woman in a negligie. I know what you're thinking - no big deal. She wasn't that expensive.
Then later, I was a single working mom. When my health took a dive and I had to stay home, I was given the greatest of gifts. For the first time, I got to be a stay at home mom. Believe me, it's worth the health problems. Now I homeschool my daughter.
I get to watch this beautiful young person grow and develop. We laugh together all the time - shes getting her humor from me, God help her. She's 12 and we're so close. Most kids this age think their friends are always right. She doesn't. She'll argue my point with them. Emily thinks I'm smart and pretty and funny. I just don't see us growing apart like so many kids and parents do. Maybe some, but I was always close to my mom, and Em and I have the same kind of relationship.
My daughter will ask me anything, tell me everything that's going on. Part of the reason she can do that is because I'm always here with her. I'm blessed.
When I was married and didn't have children, my husband and I agreed for a time that I would stay home. I considered it my job to make his easier, keep the house, and allow him to come home to a cold beer, and sometimes - a woman in a negligie. I know what you're thinking - no big deal. She wasn't that expensive.
Then later, I was a single working mom. When my health took a dive and I had to stay home, I was given the greatest of gifts. For the first time, I got to be a stay at home mom. Believe me, it's worth the health problems. Now I homeschool my daughter.
I get to watch this beautiful young person grow and develop. We laugh together all the time - shes getting her humor from me, God help her. She's 12 and we're so close. Most kids this age think their friends are always right. She doesn't. She'll argue my point with them. Emily thinks I'm smart and pretty and funny. I just don't see us growing apart like so many kids and parents do. Maybe some, but I was always close to my mom, and Em and I have the same kind of relationship.
My daughter will ask me anything, tell me everything that's going on. Part of the reason she can do that is because I'm always here with her. I'm blessed.
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I have "Lady of Leisure" as my occupation on my profile 
When I completed my degree to become a guidance counselor at age 39, I tried to take a full time job and take care of two young children.
Then I delivered a premature baby who needed nursing care and still needs full time care today at the age of 18.
My two older children are grown and I consider them one of my greatest achievements.
My youngest son, who weighed 1 lb, 11 oz at birth is still with me and is enjoying his life as best he can.
If if those 19 years of work were worthless, I'll eat my hat!!!
When I completed my degree to become a guidance counselor at age 39, I tried to take a full time job and take care of two young children.
Then I delivered a premature baby who needed nursing care and still needs full time care today at the age of 18.
My two older children are grown and I consider them one of my greatest achievements.
My youngest son, who weighed 1 lb, 11 oz at birth is still with me and is enjoying his life as best he can.
If if those 19 years of work were worthless, I'll eat my hat!!!
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It is really disgusting when one truly knows all that goes into it, be they male or female , especially as a single parent.
Those that demean housewives , from my experiences, are doing it partially out of the media stereotype(very negative) and I think, envy and jealousy over their not being able for one reason or another, to be in the same type of situation in what they perceive as "domestic harmony" in general, not bothering with the specifics...or so I interpret their criticisms....
Those that demean housewives , from my experiences, are doing it partially out of the media stereotype(very negative) and I think, envy and jealousy over their not being able for one reason or another, to be in the same type of situation in what they perceive as "domestic harmony" in general, not bothering with the specifics...or so I interpret their criticisms....
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I think its just as difficult to be a responsible housewife or better home maker and nurture a stable family with values , love and care as it would be to do a job. I guess the homemaker has more responsibility as she can make or break the family.
All the people who would make comments , am sure will definitely agree that a good woman can make a worlds difference in a family while an evil one can ruin their lives.
So, the staying at home or working isnt really the major issue. If a lady can behave as one and live up to the ideals of being a " woman " it serves a bigger purpose.
All the people who would make comments , am sure will definitely agree that a good woman can make a worlds difference in a family while an evil one can ruin their lives.
So, the staying at home or working isnt really the major issue. If a lady can behave as one and live up to the ideals of being a " woman " it serves a bigger purpose.
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HEY.....POETIC......WHERE WERE YOU .....?
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I cannot put it into the words I would like but I applaud what you have done! The world would be a much better place if children grew up like yours has.
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Perhaps the Title "Housewife" creates images/feelings/prejudices of times past where the Value of women in that role was not perceived as value --- it certainly can be perceived as value in todays society--- you have named a few in the fourth paragraph---
--- its not OK to insult anyone- male or female that chooses that role within a relationship
--- its not OK to insult anyone- male or female that chooses that role within a relationship
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Thank you, hun. I can't tell you how proud I am of this wonderful young person that I have the privilege of raising. She's really something. :hugs:
You should read the thread I just posted. It'll just piss you off.
You should read the thread I just posted. It'll just piss you off.
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All I can say is that anybody who sees housewives as worthless, should try replacing one for a month or two.
That way they'll end up appreciating what a housewife does during a normal day.
That way they'll end up appreciating what a housewife does during a normal day.
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I understand that some guys prefer a woman be the one to be the financial provider, but I don’t understand why they are so mean to women who prefer the traditional gender role.
It’s certainly no easy task to raise the children, care for an elderly parent, clean the house, do the laundry, run the errands, cook the meals, and show the man he is appreciated and loved. I don’t understand why she should have her dignity and worth belittled.
Can someone please enlighten me as to why so many people feel it’s OK to insult and berate a woman just because she happens to take the domestic role?