Is there ANYONE looking out for homemakers/ stay at home moms?

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Can someone please tell me what the SAHP lobby is advocating for?

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone please tell me what the SAHP lobby is advocating for?

Read the thread. They are advocating for acknowledgment of their historic contributions to this country and not let wackos like Rick Scott to take away their freedom so IRS won’t have time to tax the wealthy.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone please tell me what the SAHP lobby is advocating for?

Read the thread. They are advocating for acknowledgment of their historic contributions to this country and not let wackos like Rick Scott to take away their freedom so IRS won’t have time to tax the wealthy.

Not just their freedom but freedom. Period. No parent in future would have this choice.

[Anonymous]

OP wants national acknoweldgment, respect and honor for staying at home. I don't know about UBI, universal healthcare, family leave, etc. Maybe he/she want SAHP History Month? A day to recognize a SAHP that contributed to society? Maybe OP has some suggestions? Or maybe instead of exploring career choices in HS, OP wants them to explore a future in SAHP? But I would think Home Ec and Child Development classes would fall under that category. OP can you clarify your ideas more?

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Anonymous wrote:I still don’t understand what the policy “ask” is for SAH parents.

Universal basic income for SAH parents? Subsidized maternity costs and early child education? An additional tax credit?

What exactly do you want politicians to do?

This an excellent question that requires more thought to decide concrete policies rather than just advocating for social legitimacy …

Not OP but rather well educated, liberal SAHM who would have preferred to stay in formal work force but not at the expense of her DC. Agree with some PPs that this term should SAHP to include dads who are primary care givers for younger or older generations …

I also have conservative friends and do concede their point that there is often more respect for SAHM in conservative circles.

[Anonymous]

Admittedly I haven't read this whole thread, but I don't really know how we don't already advantage that setup? For example--the marriage penalty in taxes. Filing taxes jointly already benefits households where one adult is making all the money or there is a large difference in salary compared to two individuals who make a similar amount of money.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a career and later stayed home. Being done both, I can see the value in both but found happiness at home. I genuinely think full time work is a sham and only reason I would go back is if I’m bored. I’ve skills to work online for a couple of hours a week to cover necessities and I’m happier at home.

I totally get extrovert and driven who want attention and praise and luxury but that’s not my thing. I can make a difference by volunteering and never feel bored if I have books, music and beach. This may change and I may get into cars and designer goods and luxury but for now, I don’t need more money. Simple is good.

You do realize that nothing would ever be accomplished if everyone chose not to work, right?

DP. I think most people want to step in and out of work, as the needs of their family dictate. They want flexible hours, shorter hours or opportunities to take off for several years to care for young children or other family members. As a society we need to prioritize children, families, communities, mental and physical health. Most people want to work and be productive, it’s inherent in our nature, but the current system is extremely taxing for the vast majority of people. They live to work, at the detriment of everything else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP wants national acknoweldgment, respect and honor for staying at home. I don't know about UBI, universal healthcare, family leave, etc. Maybe he/she want SAHP History Month? A day to recognize a SAHP that contributed to society? Maybe OP has some suggestions? Or maybe instead of exploring career choices in HS, OP wants them to explore a future in SAHP? But I would think Home Ec and Child Development classes would fall under that category. OP can you clarify your ideas more?

Education and career are separate from having the choice to be a SAHP when needed or preferred. I’m surprised no SAHP sued Housewives of XYZ city franchise yet.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a career and later stayed home. Being done both, I can see the value in both but found happiness at home. I genuinely think full time work is a sham and only reason I would go back is if I’m bored. I’ve skills to work online for a couple of hours a week to cover necessities and I’m happier at home.

I totally get extrovert and driven who want attention and praise and luxury but that’s not my thing. I can make a difference by volunteering and never feel bored if I have books, music and beach. This may change and I may get into cars and designer goods and luxury but for now, I don’t need more money. Simple is good.

You do realize that nothing would ever be accomplished if everyone chose not to work, right?

DP. I think most people want to step in and out of work, as the needs of their family dictate. They want flexible hours, shorter hours or opportunities to take off for several years to care for young children or other family members. As a society we need to prioritize children, families, communities, mental and physical health. Most people want to work and be productive, it’s inherent in our nature, but the current system is extremely taxing for the vast majority of people. They live to work, at the detriment of everything else.

This^. The way we are doing things, it’s a downward spiral for us all. Let’s put humanity back in human. Families first should be more than a slogan, a way of life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a career and later stayed home. Being done both, I can see the value in both but found happiness at home. I genuinely think full time work is a sham and only reason I would go back is if I’m bored. I’ve skills to work online for a couple of hours a week to cover necessities and I’m happier at home.

I totally get extrovert and driven who want attention and praise and luxury but that’s not my thing. I can make a difference by volunteering and never feel bored if I have books, music and beach. This may change and I may get into cars and designer goods and luxury but for now, I don’t need more money. Simple is good.

You do realize that nothing would ever be accomplished if everyone chose not to work, right?

DP. I think most people want to step in and out of work, as the needs of their family dictate. They want flexible hours, shorter hours or opportunities to take off for several years to care for young children or other family members. As a society we need to prioritize children, families, communities, mental and physical health. Most people want to work and be productive, it’s inherent in our nature, but the current system is extremely taxing for the vast majority of people. They live to work, at the detriment of everything else.

+1

Our society should have lots of well paying PT jobs with real benefits. But those jobs are low paid and dead end. So both my husband and I have to work full time. We have it better than most as we each can keep it just under 40 hours per week and still support our 3 kids. I would love to work half that and do would he. But our capitalist overlords demand more.

I don’t know how parents with 50 hour standard corporate jobs do it, I really don’t. Kids do need more attention than that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a career and later stayed home. Being done both, I can see the value in both but found happiness at home. I genuinely think full time work is a sham and only reason I would go back is if I’m bored. I’ve skills to work online for a couple of hours a week to cover necessities and I’m happier at home.

I totally get extrovert and driven who want attention and praise and luxury but that’s not my thing. I can make a difference by volunteering and never feel bored if I have books, music and beach. This may change and I may get into cars and designer goods and luxury but for now, I don’t need more money. Simple is good.

You do realize that nothing would ever be accomplished if everyone chose not to work, right?

DP. I think most people want to step in and out of work, as the needs of their family dictate. They want flexible hours, shorter hours or opportunities to take off for several years to care for young children or other family members. As a society we need to prioritize children, families, communities, mental and physical health. Most people want to work and be productive, it’s inherent in our nature, but the current system is extremely taxing for the vast majority of people. They live to work, at the detriment of everything else.

+1000

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:SAHPs are not a monolith. I have no interest in further supplementing the SAHPs who are UMC or wealthy.

If you want to talk to me about helping families that are struggling financially in this country, fine.

Discussions should be about helping the poor in our country, not particularly sahps.

Every topic needs discussion and open mind. Its not always about $$$$. Its almost like saying, “all lives matter” so stop mentioning “black lives matter”.

No it's not.

What specific policies are you advocating for?

[Anonymous]

Just think about how many hours we work for our real needs and how many to pay for the politicians, corporations, consumerism and taxation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve had a career and later stayed home. Being done both, I can see the value in both but found happiness at home. I genuinely think full time work is a sham and only reason I would go back is if I’m bored. I’ve skills to work online for a couple of hours a week to cover necessities and I’m happier at home.

I totally get extrovert and driven who want attention and praise and luxury but that’s not my thing. I can make a difference by volunteering and never feel bored if I have books, music and beach. This may change and I may get into cars and designer goods and luxury but for now, I don’t need more money. Simple is good.

You do realize that nothing would ever be accomplished if everyone chose not to work, right?

DP. I think most people want to step in and out of work, as the needs of their family dictate. They want flexible hours, shorter hours or opportunities to take off for several years to care for young children or other family members. As a society we need to prioritize children, families, communities, mental and physical health. Most people want to work and be productive, it’s inherent in our nature, but the current system is extremely taxing for the vast majority of people. They live to work, at the detriment of everything else.

This^.
+1

Our society should have lots of well paying PT jobs with real benefits. But those jobs are low paid and dead end. So both my husband and I have to work full time. We have it better than most as we each can keep it just under 40 hours per week and still support our 3 kids. I would love to work half that and do would he. But our capitalist overlords demand more.

I don’t know how parents with 50 hour standard corporate jobs do it, I really don’t. Kids do need more attention than that.

[Anonymous]

+1