My DH and I were talking about this, and thought that a major problem seems to stem from people thinking that what worked for them must work for everyone, and that if it doesn't that person must be odd. We notice this on both sides of the spectrum, with working moms thinking SAHM's are lazy and vice versa--which is sad, we really should all just be women together and support each other in our individual choices, since we can never know what the other circumstances may be. I love a quote by Marjorie Paye Hinckley that states, "Be kind, for everyone may be fighting a harder battle than you." I might not have that just right, but I think it makes a good point.

Thanks Lynn for that thought on Hirschman, as I'd always thought myself somewhat feminist, but didn't want to "associate" myself with her. I really think that we should be able to choose what makes us happy, as a happy mom does equal a happy family (so does a happy dad, so of course there should be a bit of discussion in the decision, eh?)

~Jillian