Isn't that the truth! I have to say that when my hubby talks about going back to school I think about the time it would take from the kids...not that I wouldn't support him. I would, absolutely.

But I wonder if I would think of it for another dad?

Interesting point Alex!

 

I wouldn't say this is the irony of feminism but rather an example of how much farther we have to go before women's ambitions and abilities to be considered good moms are regarded the same way men's decisions are. Society has a long way to go when it comes to double standards for women.

 

and then, imagine you are the WOHM countepart to the SAHM of your wife in a lesbian relationship! i have never been one to go in for identity politics, but there are some times when i feel so absolutely ALONE in the world in terms of my experience.

WOHMs aren't like me - they don't have another mother to leave their kids at home with when THEY go to work... WOHDs aren't like me - they are dads (and you might or might not be surprised about how different that makes things).

it's kind of like having the best of both worlds, but having no one else to talk to about it. but also having no one to share perspective on the demands and stressors of family life.

 

Excellent point, RU!

 

Not that I'm a big fan of Sarah Palin, but I did notice that people asked how she could possibly campaign and be the vice president while raising young children and I don't recall anyone asking the same questions of Obama.

Or, how about how much airlines go out of their way to help a man travelling alone with young children, but look at women doing the same thing with almost a look of derision. How could I be considering disturbing other's flight by bringing these virus-carrying noisemakers on this flight?

Yup, you said it Alex. Lesson learned perhaps, but how many times do we have to learn the same damn thing?