a house wife

What is a 'plain' housewife? Isn't there a bit of - subconscious- judgment in this phrasing it like that? I dare say most mothers work because they simply have to for financial reasons. I know I work part time because it helps pay the mortgage. Some woman want to work because they have studied and trained for a career and why shouldn't they reap the rewards. being a housewife, plain or otherwise, is really unrewarding and hard work. Well, yes, there is Daytime TV, but you also tend to be alone for the most part of the day, maybe stuck in the house with 1, 2, or more young children who sap your energy and leave you no time for any stimulating activity. Daytime TV may numb the mind, but hey. who has the energy for philosophical discussions? Typically, 'HE' comes home and tells stories about his day, his collegues, his job, his boss...you try and stay awake while wishing you could just crash into bed before one of the kids wakes up again. he asks' and what did you do today'? ???? Oh, just the usual cleaning windows, making dinner, going shopping with 2 kids in the trolley, a bit of sighing, a bit of crying, a bit of suppressing loud screams, wondering when and how you will ever feel sexy and feminine again. Oh, and lots of Oprah. Thank God for Oprah! ' So nothing special'? he says. No, nothing special. No parachute jump today, honey, just the usual same old routine in same old comfy jeans and no make up. ( because the mascara runs when there is more than a single tear) So who is ' worth' more? It depends what is worth more to you. being with your kids and taking full time care of the house with no visible , tangible reward, or a job outside the house which helps bring in the money , contributes visibly and tangibly, and enables you to have a decent conversation with people over the age of five! In the end, what makes you happy is the worth you get out of anything.

I would not want to commit to saying that one has more worth than the other, but I will say this; I am a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, I raised my children and one grandchild and worked out side the home most of the time. I did what I needed to do and what I believe God called me to do, but I also believe that the greatest work (contribution) to God, family and society that a mother can make is in ministering to her family first and finding satisfaction in that. Many women need to work out side the home, some have the privilege to stay home, some think of doing both as a privilege, one must find a proper balance for herself and her family. I know of stay at home moms who so resent it their family pays the price of her dissatisfaction and vise versa. And I would never refer to a stay at home mom as a plain house wife according to Scripture the ideal woman is: an excellent wife and mother, a manufacturer, an importer, a manager, a realtor, a farmer, a seamstess, an upholster, and a merchant. Her worth and her attractiveness come from her character not from her achievments.

I would choose to be a SAHM, stay-at-home mom, that is if I would be given a choice. I want to be the one to personally handle and teach my kids about life. I think nothing can every repay that priviledge to play a major part in the development of their characters. But for now, I am will just have to do with being a working mom, since I have to help my husband provide for the family. But I hope that someday I can give more time to my kids.

I think so, as I can watch every step and growth of my kids. That's real important to me, I wouldn't want to miss any part of their growing.

I think spending the whole life only as a house wife is a waste. I am sorry if I hurt you. This is my personal opinion. Women also have lots of other talents than cooking or doing house hold works.

I don't think one can actually put a value on being a stay at home or working mom. All mothers work very hard to keep their family happy and take care of everything else at the same time. Hence, I believe both are just wonderful and should be appreciated for everything they do in or outside home.