Dr. Laura,
I am a new listener to your show. You have given me so much strength to continue to do what is right for our family. When my husband and I had children, we both felt it was best that I stay home with them. We know it is the right decision for us but we continue to receive so much criticism. It is so reassuring to hear your messages.
I work 8 hours a week during the hours that my husband is home with the kids. We made necessary changes to our budget and even though money is tight, it has always been the right decision. My female full-time co-workers have been so critical of me because I don't work full time. They think I'm staying home with my kids to get a free pass from working. It is so sad that they don't realize the benefit of mom being home to keep the family running smoothly. They have also criticized me for driving my kids to and from school every day. I can honestly say that I have the best conversations with my kids everyday on the ride to school. I treasure those conversations.
My co-workers are baffled that my kids are 15 and 11 and I don't work full-time. One co-worker suggested that I should work full time and have my 15 year old son watch my 11 year old daughter 9 hours a day for the entire summer I never asked for her opinion nor did I bring the subject up to her. I told her that I am their parent and that it is my responsibility not my 15 year old son's. I let her know that this is a family decision between my husband and I and we don't need any suggestions!
Thank you again Dr. Laura. I look forward to learning more!
Susan
