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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It annoys me when the “seven figure DH” SAHMs parachute in bc because for them, it wasn’t much of a choice. Since they’re not into having careers, then they weren’t giving up much.[/quote]

Do you understand that being home isn’t giving something up? Being at home with your children is a gain for many. To be with them, to share experiences with them, to ensure that your values are being instilled in them. When they are sick they can stay at home until they are fully well. If they have an interest you get to help them explore it and develop it. For many people is it a joyous pursuit not just a sacrifice for the kids. [/quote]

I don’t think the previous two posts are necessarily at odds. They are both saying the same thing—that [most] women who stopped working really weren’t into their careers in the first place.

It’s a much bigger sacrifice/trade off (whatever word you wanted to use) when you’ve had an impressive education and career track to match that. [/quote]

This is a silly argument.  I have an “impressive” education but I like staying home.  Women at all education and career tracks will have varying preferences re: working or being home with kids.  They also have varying household income realities and as well as expectations.[/quote]

Adult women still wanting gold stars for how “impressive” they (think) their jobs or educations are need to grow TF up.

OMG you went to an IVY?!  You’re a LAWYER?!  Great!  Nobody actually gives a shit.[/quote]

You don’t care, but lots of people do care. [/quote]

Yes - immature, emotionally stunted, insecure losers care.  And I couldn’t care less what those type of people think about literally *anything*.[/quote]

These conversations generally devolve into name calling. I imagine some of it is due to the fact that so many of us are identified by whether we work or stay home, and that so many of us feel that our choice in this area both reflects our values and that our choices are driven by circumstances somewhat beyond our control. [/quote]

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