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In reply to the discussion: Before we get too wrapped up in this Ann Romney flap... [View all]Avalux
(35,015 posts)30. The argument is not whether or not being a stay at home mom is hard work.
It's having an incredibly wealthy stay at home mom declare she made a choice, and failing to understand most of us don't have a choice.
Yes, being a stay at home mom is hard work, but its harder being a single mom working outside of the home, taking care of children and worrying about making ends meet from one paycheck to the next.
I never had a choice and I've had to do it all myself. Forgive me if I can't quite forgive Ann for being so callous.
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Rosen should have emphasised the point that as a stay at home mother Anne had a choice while
jwirr
Apr 2012
#7
Sorry Will, but do you REALLY think this women who married into tremendous wealth..
truebrit71
Apr 2012
#17
But Let Us Be Clear, Sir: As Everyone Habitually Uses The Word, She Has Not Worked a Day In Her Life
The Magistrate
Apr 2012
#19