I was flipping through the stations tonight trying to find something to watch while working out (unfortunately a rare occurrence these days) when I came across this show. I was intrigued, and decided to watch it. I realize this is a bit of a hot topic, but after watching this it's no wonder some people look down on stay at home moms. Let me just say I am not criticising working moms, I was one and know some wonderful moms that have to.
The point of the show, in their own words, is that women give up their dreams and put their life on hold to have children. According to the show, these women get to see what they missed out on by having kids. They let the women have their dream job for a week, and at the end of the week they decide if they want to continue working or stay at home. In tonight's episode, the woman ended up taking the job to become a fashion designer. She kept saying how now she finally felt fulfilled, also her husband said he knew there was something missing in her life, something he couldn't ever give her. I think this must be how the majority of society thinks. Why does society make women feel inadequate for staying home? And what about the women like myself whose dream is to stay home with their children and don't feel their lives are being put on hold? I think I'm in the best time of my life right now, I don't want it to end!
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You beat me to the punch, Angela! I didn't get to watch it but was disgusted with the previews and concept. We will never get a break!
I'm glad we don't get this channel because I think I would get frustrated if I watched it!
I am with you, of course. Dream job? Ah, staying at home, please, with these precious children. You wonder why those featured stay-at-home moms ended up at home in the first place if they don't really want to be there.
And the husband who can't totally fulfill his wife? It's not a job that will do the trick. Not a husband, not a child, not a kid, not a beautiful house or even fabulous friends. It's God. And that's what's missing from primetime.
Oh my gosh. Yeah I saw the commercials and made a point not to watch that show.
I agree with Meredith. I absolutely cannot WAIT until I can stay home with my little Angel. And I get to be with her all day, but I still have to work. Hopefully that will happen soon.... say a prayer if you get a chance :)
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