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[quote=Anonymous]I found staying home really tough and though I loved some parts of it, am happier as a WOHM. I must say in my circle, I don't know one person who isn't doing something to stay in the working world, be it PT or freelance or just making sure to keep up with networking etc. There is no question that many, many more moms would love a more family friendly work culture in this country, would love a PT job with some flexibility. And of course there are women like me who are ultimately happier working FT (though I do have a fair amount of flexibility and DH does A LOT which is key).

As for people doing "grunt work...." people love to work. We may gripe about it, love our vacation days, and it causes stress, but I'm reading Bill Clinton's book "Back to Work" and he puts this need for Americans and all people to work and earn a paycheck very eloquently. My own mom LOVED being a SAHM, defined herself as a wife and mom, but I watched her take great pride in getting a PT job at our school as soon as I, her youngest, was in first grade. My dad was the COO of a large national company and did very well financially, but my mom took great pride in earning her own money, in a way that fit her family's schedule. I don't think that need and that pride should be dismissed. Of course it may not be for everyone and I have no doubt there are women who are quite fulfilled giving that up but it shouldn't be dismissed. [/quote]

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