Which one you prefer, being a working woman or housewife?

In our day and age, its required to be more of a working woman instead of the housewife but if I were to have my limitation I would be a housewife BUT with a side partime gig at the time. Why? I would love to spend more time with my son, especially because he is at such a young age, just by being home at least and be able to work online for a bit, would hit the spot. I wouldnt mind that I would be dependant on my husband´s income, but whatever little I would earn, I would save it. If my husband was to support me fully I know he wouldnt try to overpower me, but I know some women that chose to become housewifes and their husbands are total jerks. So, that is unique in each individual situation for the lady. Happy Mylotting.

I'd rather work than depend on my husband's money. Depending on men for financial support is one of the main reasons why women are being oppressed. And I don't plan to have lots of kids. I plan to have only one so it really wouldn't be that hard to take care of the child. Both my parents worked when I was young, but my sisters and I didn't have any serious problems growing up. Or better yet, I could just find a home-based work so that I could still look after my child even though I'm working.

I prefer to be a full time housewife to personally take care my husband and children. There's no great career in this world than being a mother and a wife, that's the greatest job in this world and often the highest paid since the salary is unconditional love. I would never barter a role of a wife and a mother to a high paying job in the workplace since nurturing and rearing children should be done personally by mothers. A family is a fundamental unit in the society, everything that's happening in the world always rooted in the family, how those individuals brought up by their respective family, of course the way they perceived life and the environment later on would bring strong impact to their behavior but upbringing plays a great role in molding one's behavior. That's why I want to become a full time mother.

I think I prefer being both; a working woman as well as a housewife. Sometimes if you are in a comfortable job you can even look after your house and family the way you want. At present I am a housewife; looking for a job. It is very painful to be at home all the time, nevertheless I am making the most of my time at home, for I know that this luxury is also short lived. I will come home tired from work, and will have to take care of my son; his food, clothes, homework and everything else, although I have my mother to take care. But I know that I will enjoy working as well as looking after my family.

I'll choose to be both as it would be boring if you'll just be a housewife especially if you're accustomed to your life at work or in office challenging yourself and accomplishing projects. For sure you'll miss that part of the job especially your own salary. Being a housewife is a different kind of challenge because everything would be routine that's why for some women they miss their jobs...and if your husband is not earning that much, the money you may get will just be for the household expenses so that means you may have to cut the shopping you do for yourself or other activities where you used to spend your own salary. But I guess, when you start having a family your outlook or plan in life start to change because your priority becomes your family and that would be a hard trade off. You may have to balance everything and be a "super woman".

I have done both, and i am now stay at home, and i prefer it, in the respect, i am my own boss, and i am here for the children, when they are poorly etc. There is the disadvantage of losing out on two wages, but i think homelife is more important than money. When i did work, my kids did not like it, they are much happier having me at home, ie, my son is off school poorly now, and has mum to care of him, as opposed to a carer.

hello dodyast3, i think i prefer to let my wife stay at home and take care of our kids. this way, we don't need to worry as long as our kids are concern. my wife can attend to our children's needs - school projects, homework and even the needs at home - at once and for the whole family as well. being a stay at home mom does not mean that you are totally depending to your husband's salary. there are a lot of ways that you can have a part time job in the most convenient time.

I would rather be a house wife. Why? Because then I can spend more time with my kids. Missing anything in their lives at all is not something I enjoy. Before I know it my oldest will be asking for keys to the car. -lol- Happy Mylotting! ^-^

If you could get a little home industry going to enable you to work from home, it would benefit your children hugely. Children that grow up with a mother always at home are much more confident and feel much more secure than children always being left at some day care centre or baby sitter.

can i say all of the above..?for i am a full time housewife now after of almost 10 years of working since i got my degree in college.i have decided to quit from my work to take care of my asthmatic daughter,but my life didn't stop in there.i keep on looking for something to generate my own income even im just staying at home.thats why im here now in mylot with you all my friends..staying at home wont limit us housewives, to earn our own money..it maybe not as good as what we got from our day job but it could also much better.lets enjoy our life to the fullest my fellow wives..good day..

Hi Dodyast, I think I would prefer to be a working woman...but I would try to map out my daily schedule(and hope hubby would too)so after work I could set aside time to do my own cooking, cleaning, and caring for the kids...hopefully hubby would chip in and help some too. As far as education, I think something just as small as helping a child with his daily homework could help a parent get involved with the child's education.

Why do we need to choose when we can do both? In the first place, being a mother is the most noble thing in this world. We know we are all sons and daughters but are not all mothers, right. In our present situation right now where the world is in global crisis, as mothers we seek for alternatives in order to give our family the best world we could ever give. There are so many work at home jobs and business opportunities that a mother could do to help the husband financially, without ever sacrificing the needs and tender loving care to her family. With best guidance from both husband and wife, financial and emotional stability of the family will be kept intact.

I believe it really would be a joggling act to do both - working woman and housewife. It's challenging but I've seen a lot of successful working mom's who also is doing good in taking care of her family. They say it's all about Time Management. You just need to know what you would really prioritize. Being a wife and a full time mother is no joke. But if you have the support from the husband and kids then I believe that you'll also be inspired to earn money for the family too. There are a lot of opportunities nowadays to earn money at the comfort of your own home. Like here in myLot for instance! :) You can always multitask. You get to share your thoughts and be a friend and get a lot of information from here. Earning a dollar, is just but a bonus!

Staying at home imust be a little boring.Maybe the unselfish mother can be happy with their children when they devoted themselves to the children's growth.I am not married, so I think work can keep us young and confident.