Posted by Stacy on January 11, 2000, at 9:11:29
In reply to Re: It Takes a Village?, posted by Noa on January 10, 2000, at 21:25:09
> I don't see the "It Takes a Village" concept as being in conflict with either of your ideas. It is unfortunate that you feel invisible as a stay at home mom. To me, it takes a village means offering your family some support for raising your special child, and supporting you during the crisis/transition when you had to quit your job when your Mom died.
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> You deserve a lot of credit for following through on your responsibilities.
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> I agree there are lots of people who need to be more focused on their responsibilities, on what is important. But I don't see this as conflicting with the idea that our society needs to invest more in its children.I hear what you're saying, & appreciate your response. Unfortunately, as good as the idea of helping others with their children is, many people are too busy with their own lives to involve themselves when there are problems. At least this is what we have experienced. As for being an at home mom, I believe an underlying attitude does prevail regarding the value (or lack of it) of a mother who chooses to stay at home in today's society. It's not so much that I feel invisible as it is I (& other at home moms I've discussed this with) receive a lot of negative responses about their role. Even the media seems to uphold the role of working mothers, while downplaying that of staying at home. I have a great deal of respect for working moms - I was there once, & know how hard it is. However, I think at home mothers deserve an equal amount of respect. I hope I haven't rambled; this is an issue which is important to me. Thanks again for your reply. Take care!
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