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post #41 of 124
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Okay, then, the Yequena are a very good example of a non-violent tribal culture, and survival dictates that peaceful living conserves energy for hunting and gathering.
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post #43 of 124
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LMAO Momtwice!
post #44 of 124
and I haven't read it, mamapie, so you can send it to me...
post #45 of 124
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Okya, PM me your address. I will just want it back when you are done. Warning: It is bound to make you feel like a shitty mom.
post #46 of 124
Ok, I just looked it up and I think I could buy it cheaper than you could mail it to me. Plus I think it sounds like I might want to own it myself (I need more guilt). But thanks for the offer, mamapie.

BTW, I just cleaned the bathroom yesterday and dh told me when he got home that it really did turn him on. I said give me your credit card and then we'll both be turned on. LOL
post #47 of 124
Nursing Mother I didn't mean it like THAT : What I meant was I always enjoy your posts. Even tho' you're obviously a conservative christian, you're actually quite open minded & laid back & balanced. & I really like some of your opinions. What surprised me was the whole condescending tone of the article & how someone like you would not be offended - if you get what I mean ?
post #48 of 124
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It surprised me too.
post #49 of 124
naturalmama -
"I think anyone who chooses to have children should stay home and take care of them."

You mean just the mom?

"but a couple who choose to have a child and then both work full time are not parenting. Why have children if you are not going to raise them?"

I'm sorry, you mean I'm not parenting my dd because I'm out at work? Or do you just mean I'm a bad mom? Go ahead honey, I can take it.

Mamapie -

"Tjose of you who do work outside the home, when you get home, do you pitch in w childcare/dinner etc or is your husband standing there wrapped in saran wrap holding a martini???????????? %$^@ ME!!"

You bet your bootie he's in saran wrap and has the martini ready! Shoot, after all, I'm not parenting, I come home and kick back watch some TV and complain about my bathroom being dirty. And then I remember he can't clean it, his penis gets in the way!
post #50 of 124
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You go girl! You just go on with your bad self! Fight the power, Pina!
post #51 of 124
I don't think that just the mother should stay home - either parent that chose to have this child. How are you parenting when you are at work???
post #52 of 124
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Um, the current system under which we live demands that at least one partner earn money in order to care for the children. That is parenting too.
post #53 of 124
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further, are you aware that your middle class life would fall apart if the working mothers of America just up and quit?
post #54 of 124
Quote:
Originally posted by naturalmama
I don't think that just the mother should stay home - either parent that chose to have this child. How are you parenting when you are at work???
So when I'm at work, I'm not parenting. Which means every moment you step away from your child - to take a shower, answer the phone, type on the computer - you aren't parenting either. (luckily dh can parent even wrapped in saran wrap.)

In my book parenting is a rich complex process that occurs whether or not you are physically in contact with your child. IMHO.
post #55 of 124
People all parent differently. Everyone's idea of good parenting is different. Even on these boards. There are people I have met who think I am a way worse than bad parent - even to the point of negligence coz I didn't vax dd. Still others who think I'm a terrible parent coz I pick up dd when she cries & I carry her everywhere. I dread to think what they'd do if they knew she sleeps with us I personally don't feel it's my place to judge someone for being a wohm. I only just escaped having to do that & it was close. I now am a wahm, which leaves me with no time to clean the bathroom. But at least I get to stay at home with my baby & not have to put her in childcare. I admire woman who do go out to work. I think that is also a sacrifice. I would be miserable having to leave Saffron.

Actually that is a lie about the bathroom. I truly tried to clean it today - honest . Saffron got all the shampoos & toothpaste off the shelf & tried to open them. Then she tried to climb in the shower while I was cleaning in & stick her hands down the drain bit. So I gave up. At least the h will be partially happy to be home since the bathroom is partly cleaned. He can then go & get on with working up a glistening manly sweat building his garage Sorry but this is cracking me up coz he really is building a garage & everytime he comes home he can never do anything vaguely helpful since he's gotta do something else to the garage. Then comes in complaining about how hot & sweaty he is - lol!
post #56 of 124
hey i forgot to ask - what is a saranwrap ?
post #57 of 124
Wow mapapie! You picked a hotty here....

Okay, I will give my two cents....

1. Notice how there aren't any people of color on their website....hmmmm

2. I am sorry but the reason that many (if not most) women work has absolutely nothing to do with he "liberal feminist" agenda...give me a break...can you say low wages and high cost of living...can you say capitalism....can you say a minimum wage of $5.15 an hour = $10,712 a year! Who can live on that? And yes, there are many many people who only make the minimum wage....

3. Every wohm Mom that I have encountered wishes she could be home with child....
post #58 of 124
I did notice she talked about baby wearing in a sling once...

Nursing Mother, you are NEVER going to believe me, but I agree 100% with your first post.
post #59 of 124
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The point of this whole thread is that I was surprised to see such an anti-woman narrow minded view of AP!
post #60 of 124
I just read through this thread and I am reeling.....

Wow!!Good one!!

I really don't want to get involved. I will say that you are all making some great points and giving me a lot to mull over!!

I HAD to work with my first and second. I did home daycare, FULLTIME! There is something ironic about that!!
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