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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

I am still confused about how the ability to work outside the home and earn an income started being viewed as a chore and a burden rather than a desirable exercise of ones ability be able to use your mind and intelligence and be financially independent?

All I knew was women wanting to be more than just housewives and poop cleaners for their babies.

In the first world, its reversed. Women seem to want to go back into their kitchens.
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Don't even bother trying to reason with American SAHM.  They use some flawed logic to justify their decision to be a SAH. To live in a highly advanced nation and chose to be less productive is just stupidity. I still think the reason for this decision is laziness. No sugar coating this. It's pure laziness. When it's divorce time they seemed surprised by the outcome when the husband takes everything.

Btw: I'm an American born and raised and fortunate to have travelled the world and witness the economical challenges women face in various parts of the world. I'm fortunate to be able to work and provide for myself and family. [/quote]

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I agree.  I don't have to work.  We could easily live off my husband's $500k+ income.

I have had part-time jobs throughout childhood (babysitting, mothers helper), teens (retail, camp counselor), college/grad school (waiting tables, teaching).   assistant).  I've had my full-time career since it began at 25. I am now 46.  I scaled back at times.  I WAH full-time now, but I could never imagine not doing anything- but shopping, gossiping, having coffees.  I already volunteer extensively at my kids' school.

I am wistful at times to think what it must be like to have unlimited free time with kids in school all day long--but I don't have the ability to do nothing.

I have heard many justifications that don't add up- especially when circumstances change. For most (not all), I agree that laziness is the reason.  [/quote]

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