There are many discussion, arguments, fights, again and again in parental forums about SAHM and WM. While Sheryl Sandberg preaches about Lean In and not to quit before quitting. What do women really want today?
I don't want to start any fight but all these years of struggle for women to get equality, an ongoing struggle started by previous generation of strong women will die a slow death if more and more women choose to quit the workforce. I think as women we have so much more to offer to the world and society even after being a good mom and a wife. In our own small and big way we should participate in something. Its not only about financial independence, its also about an identity and contributing in your own way, achieving something. About exploring your inner strength and using your inherent talents. I love the Mommy Reboot sections and hope lot more mommies do it. There was a big drive in the corporate world to improve support for mothers, to society for having more reliable daycares, having a good support system. We still need that. I know its a difficult road. But fellow moms ... take the break for sure .... but do come back to engage with the world outside home too. In an old or new avatar that's your choice ....
I see lot of mothers (even my Mum and mum-in-law) who were exclusively SAHM in their entire life, now in their 60s, wishing that they did something, specially after the kids were got busy with school and they had time and strength to do it. Maybe they have a message for us.
(My deepest respect to all mothers braving it out there)
I don't want to start any fight but all these years of struggle for women to get equality, an ongoing struggle started by previous generation of strong women will die a slow death if more and more women choose to quit the workforce. I think as women we have so much more to offer to the world and society even after being a good mom and a wife. In our own small and big way we should participate in something. Its not only about financial independence, its also about an identity and contributing in your own way, achieving something. About exploring your inner strength and using your inherent talents. I love the Mommy Reboot sections and hope lot more mommies do it. There was a big drive in the corporate world to improve support for mothers, to society for having more reliable daycares, having a good support system. We still need that. I know its a difficult road. But fellow moms ... take the break for sure .... but do come back to engage with the world outside home too. In an old or new avatar that's your choice ....
I see lot of mothers (even my Mum and mum-in-law) who were exclusively SAHM in their entire life, now in their 60s, wishing that they did something, specially after the kids were got busy with school and they had time and strength to do it. Maybe they have a message for us.(My deepest respect to all mothers braving it out there)
