I'm proud to say I'm a stay at home mom

I worked most of my life while some moms were lucky enough to stay at home but fortunately I was able to go to all of my childrens school functions and we did a lot of things together on the weekends. I think my boys understood that I had to work to put a roof over their heads and food in their mounths and to buy them things that they needed for school.

I made that decision back in the early 70s, women's lib was strong back then and I came in for a lot of criticism for my choice. One thing I know it is a choice that I have not regretted once. I wrote three articles on Hubpages about being a stay at home mum. The last one has a piece written by my now grown up daughter about what she thought about the choice I made.

There is nothing wrong to be a stay at home mom. It is a tiring job without salary. You don't have an official day off work. As it is your reponsible to take care of the family, cook for them, clean the house, take care of the children etc. And perhaps you even have to sacrifice your own career. So I don't understand why people will judge you just because of you are a stay at home mom.

Being a mom is the hardest job on earth. When I got divorced (many many years ago) I had to go to work to support my children but my life goal at that time was to be a stay at home mom and raise my kids. Good for you making that conscious decision to stay home. I'm sure your children will appreciate it when they get older

You are very lucky to be a hands on mom and your kids are lucky they don't have to be under the care of a nanny. Some people just think career is the most important in life :) But the tender loving care of a mother is what kids need most.

wow what a pompous butt munch. I'm aware that some family and friends judge me when it comes to my depression or how little I sleep....or too often I sleep. Can't win it seems. As for me judging others, it is extremely rare. The only people I tend to judge are those who actually hurt me personally or those who hurt who I love. Maybe judge isn't the right word for those sorts of occasions. Maybe that's more anger towards them. Otherwise I do not like to judge. Why should we judge people anyway. I think we can be judgemental because we are feeling jealous or envious.

Yes people that do not ev en k now you can come uip and tell me]a year ago"Maam didn't youknow being overweight is not good for you." I told this person" I have a mirror, Im diabetic and under a doctor's care. Did you know that judging a stranger is rude?" She left. and once i had come out of the grocery store and this well dressed woman runs up to me with some pregnancy dresses and says"Oh you poor lady, m y daughter does not need these." I felt my face turn red and i snapped at her" Im almost sixty and no I'm not pregnant just overweight " I guess I embarrassed her as she literally ran to her car. I do not judge people.

Fir some reason nowadays people judge you on anything..no wonders people have such low self esteems.. many years ago..people seemed to care about others and now it is what they can get from others..

There is nothing wrong ith being a stay at home mother. Being a mother is the hardest job that any one can have.

I am like you in that I was always a stay at home Mom. I was and am still proud to say that I was. My kids are now grown. I don't regret it.

I'm surprised he said that. I think too many people measure success in terms of how high you get in your career. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a stay at home mother. Many stay at home mothers are successful at raising wonderful kids!

you are say right what we are it not their matter and they not have to rites that they learn us what we have to do and what good for us,we have lots of women who are house wife and if someone house wife it means not that she not want to work or they not get it but they are for children and its need more while they small,its good to take care of children by own then baby sitter.

Good for you, being a great hands-on mom is just as admirable as being president. But to answer your question, yes, of course I have judged others and have been judged. Doesn't bother me.

The ability to be a stay at home mom is a blessing, in my opinion. To have the means to be, or the frugal know how to live within less is amazing in this day. I am currently a stay at home mom. I was a working mom(more by need then by choice), and after my third child was born I attempted to start an in home daycare to contribute to the family finances. Before it was able to take off, I was struck with a debilitating back injury. Our finances leave a lot to be desired, at least until I am able to get disability(not something I particularly want, but our family needs).

I am very proud to be a stay at home mom as well. Yes, there's really nothing to be sorry about. I still remember when I announced the decision of being a stay at home mom, my cousin-in-law told my son (who was turning to 2) how lucky he is to have a mother taking care of him, as he was being taken care by babysitter when his mother was working. I can tell how kids prefer their own parents, especially mothers to take care of them. I think one of my wisest decision is to quit my office job and take care of my children. I didn't receive much negative comments on being a stay-at-home mom so far, many think it's good to be able to take care of the children on my own. I do not judge people, as I always think everyone has his own thoughts and choices. Well, I guess one of the things I have been judged the most is how I treat my children. On one side, I might be very strict - I do not let them watch TV, only very limited tablet time and no candies or soda. Some think my children are very pitiful because of these. On another side, I might be too lenient - I let my children play in the rain, climb up and down (which I think is not dangerous at all), draw on the walls in my house, play with water, sand and play a lot outside. Most people think kids shouldn't do this, and I should not allow them to do so. Another thing I am always being judged is that I homeschool my children. Homeschooling is not common in my country, and most people think my children will not learn if they are not sent to school. I usually just smile and walk away, as I have been listening to all these comments for too many times.

That's too bad. It's good you were able to take the high road. I think if a parent can stay home, they should. :) There's nothing wrong with wanting to raise your kids yourself vs. putting them in daycare or having a baby sitter come in. I try not to judge others because I know what that feels like, and it's hurtful.

I stayed with my sister-in-law for two weeks and saw how much work she does just taking care of my niece and my nephew. It really is a lot of work, but it makes her very happy. And I'm very happy that she gets to stay home and take care of her kids.

Off topic: Can you please explain where exactly you live? I'm German. I don't know where the United States Minor Outlying Islands are.

My husband is asked often by his co-workers what I am doing. They do not seem to understand that a woman in this day and age is at home and not slaving somewhere else. I do work: I tend domestic birds- or ignore them! and same with weeds and gardens and now my Mom. So yes, folks, I am a stay at home person.

You have one of the most important jobs on the planet, being a stay at home mom. I was a stay at home mom and am very proud of my now adult children. I try not to judge, however if I do, I keep it to myself. *be well*