Removed Post
I removed the post last night that I wrote for full time, stay at home Christian mothers because it seemed to make some working mothers feel defensive and I apologize for that. I know nothing about being a working mother so don't feel qualified in any way to write about the needs of being one. I could only address what I know and that was what I wrote about.
Emery and I chose a life different from much of the mainstream world, choosing to live in a small old house, buy used cars, not go out to eat when our children were home and just live a bit like days of old so we could have the life we wanted. It has worked out best for us, but in saying that, I know that everyone has to choose what is best for them, according to their standards, their beliefs, their ethics. How we live our life is not the only way to live, I certainly know that and know it would not work for everyone.
In time I will probably put the post back up, but I felt I needed to say once again who the post was written for and with what motive.
Emery and I chose a life different from much of the mainstream world, choosing to live in a small old house, buy used cars, not go out to eat when our children were home and just live a bit like days of old so we could have the life we wanted. It has worked out best for us, but in saying that, I know that everyone has to choose what is best for them, according to their standards, their beliefs, their ethics. How we live our life is not the only way to live, I certainly know that and know it would not work for everyone.
In time I will probably put the post back up, but I felt I needed to say once again who the post was written for and with what motive.
Comments
I felt very concerned by the subject and was happy to comment on it - I wanted it to be neutral, I hope it isn't one of those that gave a bad impression !
I believe that moms should stay home to raise their children it is just not always possible.
My comment was more about the sadness that not all of us were smart enough to marry the person who would support us through staying home. We have moved into the workplace and done the best we can in working with our children. Some have different talents and have contributed in that way and stayed in the workplace long after many of us would have left.Still others, were forced by divorce or death into work. Are our children better off? I don't think so- but it still is reality.
I agree with Lady- there needs to be encouragement for those who are able to stay home. The path is quite clear that the "elder women" need to encourage that the family is central to God's world.
I enjoy yor posts and they hit the needed nerve- even when I don't want them to:>)