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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just remind myself that "mom guilt" is a ridiculous concept fostered by US culture. Other cultures (at least my parents') don't have this. My sister, a scientist, spends a lot of time with white SAHMs and as a result feels a lot of mom guilt. I tell her that by having professional parents and living in an upper class US neighborhood, her child is incredibly privileged--what is their to feel guilty about?[/quote]

Scientist mom here. I work a lot. I don’t have mom guilt at all.

In the beginning with babies, yes. But then I realized- whatever time I give them, it’s 100%. And my snuggles and hugs are always the best snuggles and hugs.

As my kids got older, and I got to witness them growing up and growing strong- I realized one other thing:  my dad beat the crap  out of me and I’m not hitting my kids ever. And as I have a loving family, we are financially secure, and happy as a whole- I have some advice for new moms.

As long as your kids are fed, housed, sleeping at night: you are doing great. As long as you are not hitting your kids: you are doing awesome.

No mom guilt- because we are all humans. [/quote]

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