Would you really judge me?

Question

I am married and I want to be a housewife and stay at home mother.

I think what is important is loving and raising a family. I've had a very stressful life, I don't see much value in my working besides *money*. Call me a hippie, but I don't believe in working my butt off so that I can only hope top measle my way to the middle of a company and make some CEO richer than he already is.

I have almost completed my associate degree program (and have also completed a career program).

Women are expected to be superwoman in the home and in the job market.

Would you really judge me if I tell you that I only want to take part in the first???

Answer 1

Nope, no judgment from me. Raising a family is work and an honorable dedication.

Answer 2

No, i think it is good that you want to stay at home and be a housewife and mother. Can you afford to though? You say that you have just done a degree, thats an achievement in itself, it doesn't mean you have to get a job with it. If you can afford to be a stay at home mother, i say good luck to you, do whats right for you...

Answer 3

Judge you?  No, I would applaud you for having the courage to do what is wise and what is best for your family instead of being concerned only with yourself.  You are  an unselfish and honorable person and it will pay off in the end.  You should be hailed as a hero!  No investment of time and energy is worth more than investing in your children and family and no corporate paycheck or title will ever top the eternal good you are doing at home.

Answer 4

I'm a single mother and took a substantial pay cut to start my own practice and work-part time from home.  My son started grade one and I work 3/4 time now, but I wouldn't have given up those six years for anything!  If I had worked full-time, I don't know that I would have been any better off, what with day care and transportation costs.

No judgment here, some envy though.

Answer 5

It is quite understandable, and I would not judge you for such a thing.  Times do change, however, and I would say that you will have to be adaptive to raise your family proper.  Do what you feel like doing, as there is no point in being a cog in the mechanization of society (It drones enough people already).  You will have to consider other factors - such as your husband being the only person working, whether it is fair, etc.

Answer 6

I stayed home till my youngest was thru school and out of the house.  It is an honorable job.  Better for the kids if Mom is readily available to help.

Nothing wrong with making a home for your family as your highest priority.