I was watching Oprah (yeah I watch it) and today they had the debate about working moms vs. stay at home moms. I actually had to take a step back and a couple of deep breaths with some of the comments made (most of them made by men). One person said that women have no lot in this life but to raise kids and had no place in the work force. They were put on this earth for one reason and one reason only, to keep a family (husbands included).
When I was married I was expected to keep the house, raise the kids, be there for my husband when he needed something, and bring in the majority of the money. It's harder than hell to work and be a mother, and it's just as hard to be a stay at home mom.
My question for y'all (and I'm hoping for a debate not a fight here people) is this... which one would be your choice? I personally would love to stay at home with my two children, but that is an impossibility.
The one thing that the show didn't touch upon was single moms. I'm very proud of the fact that I have two beautiful, well adjusted girls and I work a full time job. It's very hard when you don't have someone to take control and let you have just five minutes of alone time. It's harder I think when you have another adult in the household that refuses to help.
So which one do you think would be best? If you had the choice (and guys I want your opinion too) which would you chose?
One last little word - Please remember the TOS - no attacking anyone for their opinions or ideals. A debate is wonderful - as long as it's respectful to everyone.