10 Stay-At-Home Mom Myths Debunked
Sometimes it appears that the only mom-voices heard in the media are the voices of moms who work outside the home. While their lives are considered exciting and are celebrated, stay-at-home moms are all too frequently perceived as “less than” the working woman.
Well, as someone who has chosen to be a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, sometimes I find myself shouting my thoughts out loud when mom issues arise, but no one is going to hear me … obviously. So, allow me to share my stay-at-home mom thoughts with you!
- The term “Stay-At-Home-Mom” indicates all we do is “stay at home,” and that is far from the truth.
- Choosing to be a mom who stays at home deserves respect and admiration.
- Being a stay-at-home mom is challenging in all the right ways, and we are not “bored” by being a mom.
- Many stay-at-home moms do work through volunteer and paid positions; we just do it from our homes around the family schedule.
- Being a stay-at-home mom does not leave us “unfulfilled or feeling cheated out of a real career” — I walked away from a “real career” by choice.
- All moms have dreams and aspirations, and each should be celebrated for her gifts and talents.
- Stay-at-home moms do not harbor animosity toward moms who choose to, or must, work outside the home — we actually like to support them!
- I do not regret leaving my career. I am not “missing out” or hindering my own personal growth. … I have learned much about life by being a stay-at-home mom.
- Building a strong legacy is more important to me than building a strong career; Hubby and I have made certain lifestyle choices that allow us to manage on one income — we are blessed.
- Leaving the voice of a stay-at-home mom out of media conversations is detrimental to all moms. If you would care to interview a stay-at-home mom about her view of life, you might find she has much to offer to the conversations you are having.
These ten myths are based on my personal life experience, I have nothin but love and support for moms, and you can tweet me on that!
That’s good stuff~!
Thanks Melissa! Happy this blessed you!
Hii…I am a full time working mother of a 13 month old boy…I actually admire and respect all my friends who choose to stay at home…some of them have shared with me how working women always make them feel belittled….but I tell them to not bother much about their comments…I encourage them and make them and support them about their choice to stay with their kids….
In society some people always try to find fault in the actions or choices that others make if it is not same as theirs or their believes…I have had a number of women who stay at home tell me that what I choose to do is actually not good for my son…They make me feel bad sometimes and down in the dumps …. that is when my stay at home friends encourage and help me lift my mood….
What we have to do is support each other not point fingers …. We can get loads of insights if we choose to share our experiences in taking care of kids….after all we are all mothers…..
Your article is really nice…I will share this with all my stay at home friends…they will feel special i am sure after reading this….
Thank you so much….
Wow Ranjeetha – thank you so very much for your kind words and perspective as a full time working mom! May the Lord refresh and renew you daily and may the Lord always be the voice you listen to as you make decisions for your family. I sure hope you will consider getting the book “LifeReady Woman” that is highlighted in our side bar, I think it would really bless you! Thank you for being a part of our MomLife Today community! Blessings to you!