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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a question for the self-righteous SAHMs who claim there is no higher calling, all women should SAH no matter what, make comments about women "missing out" in their kids' childhoods, etc.

(Note that I realize most SAHMs are NOT like this at all, but there are a few posters on here who sound like they are from a different era with all their comments about how a woman with kids should never work).  So this question is solely for those women who feel it is somehow a moral failing for mothers to work:

Do you have daughters?  If so, are you encouraging them to go to college?  If they have career ambitions will you support these or will you be teaching your daughters that no matter what, they should not work once they have kids?  Do you think cooking, cleaning, and being a mom should be their only aspirations in life even if they have an interest in medicine, science, law, etc? [/quote]

I am not one of the type of SAHM you mention above, but as a stay-at-home parent this is a question I consider and grapple with - particularly with my child which is the same sex as me (the other sex has the working parent as an example).

My partner and I stress the importance of education, hard work, and ambition with all of our children.  And we emphasize, "though both of us [your parents] value my contribution to the family in staying home for you; we expect you to focus on your education above all, and pursue a career."    I tell my the child of my sex, in particular, that though I love and value my work at home, I would prefer that they pursue a career, because they are so very intelligent and capable, and it will ultimately give them more financial independence, sense of accomplishment (let's face it, most of society looks down on the SAHP), adult friends, and life options.  I truly mean that, but I am still happy with my personal life choice.[/quote]

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