Are women happier if their place is in the home (traditional role)? (78)
What do you actually mean by "as god intended"?
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Isn't all about choice - 2 of my sisters would love to stay home and do the traditional thing and they don't have that choice in todays economy.
If the question is are married traditional women happier than married modern women - good question.
In a recent American poll the happiest people are married men and single women which suggests that happiness is not an option for married women in either the traditonal or modern role.
Happiness is such an elusive thing anyway isn't it?
If the question is are married traditional women happier than married modern women - good question.
In a recent American poll the happiest people are married men and single women which suggests that happiness is not an option for married women in either the traditonal or modern role.
Happiness is such an elusive thing anyway isn't it?
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Good question! My views are split. I was raised in a "traditional" household to an extent. Dad worked. Mom raised 5 kids until we were about 5 or 6. We then were doing her housework and such. She had a great time spending money on herself. When Dad retired, she didn't want him doing anything to enjoy himself, but she couldn't stand being around him. And she was thoroughly ticked about the loss of income.
I had a "traditional" marriage while my girls were young. My ex and I decided it needed to be that way because neither of us wanted our girls being "latch-key kids". He was home for 48 hours every 3-5 weeks. I was responsible for every facet of our lives 24/7. My joy came from caring for my family. At one point my ex was no longer away from home so much and I had a job outside the home. I was still responsible for every facet of our lives. He just didn't seem to be able to handle it all, even though things were easier because our girls were all in school.
My youngest daughter has to work. Until she had kids, she was content working sometimes 16 hours a day. She's only working 10 hours a day now, but is beginning to realize what she's missing. I babysit my grandkids 12 hours a day. She gets to see them for a couple hours every afternoon before work. She would love to stay home and raise her kids, but it's not possible. I'd have gone crazy being away from my kids so much when they were little.
Raising children is the toughest, most important job anywhere, bar none. Someone else raising my kids just wouldn't have worked for me. But I had a choice 30 years ago. My daughter has no choice and is upset about it. Her children spend quality time with her and love her, but they come to Memaw for comfort, discipline, and their basic needs.
And if God had intended for men to work and women to stay home and care for their families, he would have made politicians smarter and human beings less greedy, and he wouldn't have given women the ability to think.
I had a "traditional" marriage while my girls were young. My ex and I decided it needed to be that way because neither of us wanted our girls being "latch-key kids". He was home for 48 hours every 3-5 weeks. I was responsible for every facet of our lives 24/7. My joy came from caring for my family. At one point my ex was no longer away from home so much and I had a job outside the home. I was still responsible for every facet of our lives. He just didn't seem to be able to handle it all, even though things were easier because our girls were all in school.
My youngest daughter has to work. Until she had kids, she was content working sometimes 16 hours a day. She's only working 10 hours a day now, but is beginning to realize what she's missing. I babysit my grandkids 12 hours a day. She gets to see them for a couple hours every afternoon before work. She would love to stay home and raise her kids, but it's not possible. I'd have gone crazy being away from my kids so much when they were little.
Raising children is the toughest, most important job anywhere, bar none. Someone else raising my kids just wouldn't have worked for me. But I had a choice 30 years ago. My daughter has no choice and is upset about it. Her children spend quality time with her and love her, but they come to Memaw for comfort, discipline, and their basic needs.
And if God had intended for men to work and women to stay home and care for their families, he would have made politicians smarter and human beings less greedy, and he wouldn't have given women the ability to think.
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i have been both... (a housewife and a woman that earns her own money)
and (in different stages of my life) i enjoyed both roles equally...
i guess the key to the hapiness is the possibility to have a choice...
and (in different stages of my life) i enjoyed both roles equally...
i guess the key to the hapiness is the possibility to have a choice...
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lucynad: i have been both... (a housewife and a woman that earns her own money)
and (in different stages of my life) i enjoyed both roles equally...
i guess the key to the hapiness is the possibility to have a choice...
and (in different stages of my life) i enjoyed both roles equally...
i guess the key to the hapiness is the possibility to have a choice...
i dont think traddition really matters. its a case of working together in a relationship regardless of who works and who does the house work.------ This poll is Archived ------
imsophie1:
And if God had intended for men to work and women to stay home and care for their families, he would have made politicians smarter and human beings less greedy, and he wouldn't have given women the ability to think.
And if God had intended for men to work and women to stay home and care for their families, he would have made politicians smarter and human beings less greedy, and he wouldn't have given women the ability to think.
(tho if he's there, he's been cursing that for lack of foresight ever sense 
)To have the choice at the appropriate moment would be optimal... and to not have men stuck in preconceived notions, helpful.
How about we do away with the stereotypes and just wing it as partners with a common goal?
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gardenhackle: I've heard sentiments from women that wish traditional roles where the man earns the living and the woman takes care of the home and cooking and raising children were still the standard instead of two-income households being so necessary. I've also heard women who feel that that sort of role is intolerable, restricting and chauvinistic and an artifact of cave man mentality.
Since women have flooded the workplace, being a stay-at-home wife isn't an option for everyone any more even though doing anything else 40 years ago wasn't much of an option, either. Times have changed and roles have changed and so I wonder, are people happier today because of it? Of course, your opinion isn't right or wrong on this. It's just your opinion, but go ahead and vote and share it. :)
What is wrong with you lately? You just like rocking the boat, don't you! Since women have flooded the workplace, being a stay-at-home wife isn't an option for everyone any more even though doing anything else 40 years ago wasn't much of an option, either. Times have changed and roles have changed and so I wonder, are people happier today because of it? Of course, your opinion isn't right or wrong on this. It's just your opinion, but go ahead and vote and share it. :)
Traditional role of the 40's and 50's ...that was my MOM. Traditional to me and younger is...both husband and wife work. Both bring home the pay cheque and a decent % of women make more money than men. Eh! whatever!!! fine.
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We should revert back to the days when we lived in caves.
The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins
and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.
He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins
and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
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time4fun4u: We should revert back to the days when we lived in caves.
The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.
He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
The Flintstones all over!The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.
He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
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Conrad73: The Flintstones all over!
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I was a stay at home mom by choice and loved it.Didn't have to put up with some nagging boss telling me what to do.
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I think that couples should do whatever works best for them without judgment. Thanks goodness we all live in an age with the freedom to choose whats best for our lives. 
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Amity: What do you actually mean by "as god intended"?
I mean that with multiple choice questions and/or polls, you're not going to agree with all of the answers and if you don't like it, don't check the box. Spoilin' for a pissin' contest today are you?
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time4fun4u: We should revert back to the days when we lived in caves.
The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.
He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
The women stayed in the cave,wearing skimpy animal skins and the men would be out wacking a few mammoths over the head for dinner.
He would sling them over his shoulder,return to the cave,where his woman would be waiting.The man would grab her,rip of her animal skin,seduce her,and then settle down to a brontosaurus burgers.
Later on,they would put on their finest animal skins,and he would take her by the hair,and drag here to the nearest watering hole to watch the stars.
Perfect!
Beer and Football had not been invented yet, so don't wax too nostalgic about it, LOL.
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venusenvy: I think that couples should do whatever works best for them without judgment. Thanks goodness we all live in an age with the freedom to choose whats best for our lives.
That, in a sense, actually pinpoints what I've heard as "the problem".... that just like at one time, most women didn't feel they had "the choice" to work outside the home, some now, whether right or wrong, feel they don't have "the choice" to stay at home and not work - at least not without getting lucky enough to find and marry over their class. Perspectives. With most things in life being a matter of perception, perspectives are interesting.
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venusenvy: I think that couples should do whatever works best for them without judgment. Thanks goodness we all live in an age with the freedom to choose whats best for our lives.
I could not agree more Venus. The dynamics of my 3 main past relationships have been very different,and I have noticed that with some other people I know too.
A man can fill various rolls,from house husband to sole breadwinner.
Relationships are too complex for to state what is and is not a reasonable roll for either partner.
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gardenhackle: That, in a sense, actually pinpoints what I've heard as "the problem".... that just like at one time, most women didn't feel they had "the choice" to work outside the home, some now, whether right or wrong, feel they don't have "the choice" to stay at home and not work - at least not without getting lucky enough to find and marry over their class. Perspectives. With most things in life being a matter of perception, perspectives are interesting.
Your right in the sense that for many couples (especially with children) this is an unfortunate financial reality...
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tightboxers: I could not agree more Venus. The dynamics of my 3 main past relationships have been very different,and I have noticed that with some other people I know too.
A man can fill various rolls,from house husband to sole breadwinner.
Relationships are too complex for to state what is and is not a reasonable roll for either partner.
A man can fill various rolls,from house husband to sole breadwinner.
Relationships are too complex for to state what is and is not a reasonable roll for either partner.
Well, I also thing we are a transitional generation...Things are changing in terms of household/ gender roles. No-one should be judged for whatever decision they make. As long as kids are looked after, and responsibilities taken care of, the rest should be choice
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I think its between the two people involved,what they can afford.Its great if a mom can stay home if their are children,taking care of kids,running them here and there is a full time job in itself,not to mention all the extra house work that's involved if theirs children in the home.kids gets sick all the time from other kids at school,boss's don't like it when a employee miss's to much work.To me family comes first,job second.
That being said,it is hard to support a family on just one pay check,so the mom usually has to get at least a part time job.
That being said,it is hard to support a family on just one pay check,so the mom usually has to get at least a part time job.
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venusenvy: Well, I also thing we are a transitional generation...Things are changing in terms of household/ gender roles. No-one should be judged for whatever decision they make. As long as kids are looked after, and responsibilities taken care of, the rest should be choice
As long as a man withholds the right to give his missus a supprise back scuttling while she is peeling the potatoes.
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Todays women are stuck between a rock and a hard place these days.
They are damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Work and they are somehow accused of being negligent parents.Stay home and they are accused of being lazy, depriving their children,as well as very often being a financial burden on society!
They are damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Work and they are somehow accused of being negligent parents.Stay home and they are accused of being lazy, depriving their children,as well as very often being a financial burden on society!
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demonfairy: I think its between the two people involved,what they can afford.Its great if a mom can stay home if their are children,taking care of kids,running them here and there is a full time job in itself,not to mention all the extra house work that's involved if theirs children in the home.kids gets sick all the time from other kids at school,boss's don't like it when a employee miss's to much work.To me family comes first,job second.
That being said,it is hard to support a family on just one pay check,so the mom usually has to get at least a part time job.
That being said,it is hard to support a family on just one pay check,so the mom usually has to get at least a part time job.
i stay at home to look after the kids because theyr dad prefers that i do so.......a lot of my friends have said they'd also like to be able to stay at home, but its not always possible for everyone, financially that is
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cinderella77: i stay at home to look after the kids because theyr dad prefers that i do so.......a lot of my friends have said they'd also like to be able to stay at home, but its not always possible for everyone, financially that is
Lazy cow.
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tightboxers: Lazy cow.
jealous 
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I`m butting much efforts to keep a straight face and pretend to care about ,What makes Women happier ....
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tightboxers: What time in the day are you all alone at home?
Fancy it?
umm nooo.....im too busy playin with theyr dad already Fancy it?
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Boban1: I`m butting much efforts to keep a straight face and pretend to care about ,What makes Women happier ....
how was the dentist?
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gardenhackle: I've heard sentiments from women that wish traditional roles where the man earns the living and the woman takes care of the home and cooking and raising children were still the standard instead of two-income households being so necessary. I've also heard women who feel that that sort of role is intolerable, restricting and chauvinistic and an artifact of cave man mentality.
Since women have flooded the workplace, being a stay-at-home wife isn't an option for everyone any more even though doing anything else 40 years ago wasn't much of an option, either. Times have changed and roles have changed and so I wonder, are people happier today because of it? Of course, your opinion isn't right or wrong on this. It's just your opinion, but go ahead and vote and share it. :)
Since women have flooded the workplace, being a stay-at-home wife isn't an option for everyone any more even though doing anything else 40 years ago wasn't much of an option, either. Times have changed and roles have changed and so I wonder, are people happier today because of it? Of course, your opinion isn't right or wrong on this. It's just your opinion, but go ahead and vote and share it. :)
I have always been an at home mum,because I believe it is far better for my children to have one parent at home,to concentrate on supporting them emotionally,and taking care of their physical needs.
My husband scrimped and scraped along with us to give me the choice to stay at home,and I will be forever grateful he understood my value.
To answer your question however,I think much depends on the women,the job she does,and how her job makes her feel.Certainly a women gains a feeling of independence and strength/confidence from feedback working outside the home,that an at home mum doesn't benefit from.HER overall happiness I believe is increased working outside the home,but in all honesty the FAMILY'S overall happiness perhaps decreased.
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cherrybrandy: how was the dentist?
scary....he abraded and filed ....
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Are women happier if their place is in the home (traditional role)?(Vote Below)
Since women have flooded the workplace, being a stay-at-home wife isn't an option for everyone any more even though doing anything else 40 years ago wasn't much of an option, either. Times have changed and roles have changed and so I wonder, are people happier today because of it? Of course, your opinion isn't right or wrong on this. It's just your opinion, but go ahead and vote and share it. :)