My mother is a housewife she gets bore at home as she is alone all time.wt to do

India
October 11, 2007 6:21am CST
My mother is a housewife.She is not much educated that she could do some job.Ya,she can be a teacher but my father doesnt allow.my all neighbours also dont talk much with her as they think she is always idle and hence wasting their time.She gets very much bore all the time at home.My other sisters live in hostel and i am engineer,so i am always outside.I want to help my mother,how to do,plz give suggestion...
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@youless (112096)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Oct 07
I think your mom must have some interests such as gardening, cooking, reading, listening to music etc. There are many ways to kill the time.
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@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
19 Nov 15
or mylot
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@bopbop (9)
• Philippines
11 Oct 07
i think you her magazines to read or anything that will make her busy even she's alone. why not introduce her the internet, i think that will make her busy and i think she'll really enjoyed it cause she can learn anything..maybe your mom don't want to talk to your neighbors also that's why she's like that..
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@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
23 Oct 07
You can buy her a swing machine, so she can be creative. My mother make sheet, and pillow cover with sewing machine that my dad bough her. She look happy and busy when sewing.
@sugarbabe (114)
• Fiji
11 Oct 07
Hiya Nidhi :-) Your mum can indulge herself in gardening,painting or even cooking. Well you could also try talking to your dad regarding your mum. Teaching is a very good profession. Sharing knowledge is considered as one of the best deeds. Am sure if you all talk to your dad regarding your mum's boredom, he'l surely understand. Take Care!
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Maybe she can find a hobby she enjoys! Knitting maybe or painting. When she got really good at it maybe she could start selling her items on e-bay. Housewives are never idle, they spend more time working then we do. Bet if you ask her she has a hobby she never really developed!
@ALouie (118)
• United States
14 Dec 07
I have been a "housewife" with children and a dog for ten+ years now and the position fascinates me. It's a very mysterious position. A "housewife" breathes spirit into a home. She may not be in the spotlight, but she is essential. Idle time can be combated with hobbies. Making short films for you tube is one great idea.
@sang2k2 (1833)
• India
22 Oct 07
hi nidhi, there are many occupations where in ur mom wud feel independent, good n refreshed. But before jumping to nething juz ask ur mom about this whether if she is interested in doing something part time or full time or is she interested in working. If she is ok about this thing u can ask her wht are her interest like... dont force her for nethng , and dont go against ur dad as then she may not be comfortable in doing things. there are certain things to list down where she can start her working..like as u mentioned she can be teacher..so get her some kids studying in lower standards to begin with like say from 1st-4th standard she can gve tuitions to them at home itself. or else she can join montessory for managing the kids coming to kindergarden schools taking care and teaching them as well. she can enroll her self for ne NGO or orphanages or ne social groups for taing care of administerial dutiees of the organisation. she can do some work related to desigining clothes or stitching clothes by taking it from the tailors. doing embroideries or knitting making smart things out of it. or making best out of waste. she can start her own services of cooking at home n supplying the same to families who wanna buy from her or order it to her or make lunch boxes for ppl working in the corporates n supplyin it thru the network of dabbawallas.. she can start a small SME for making handicrafts, decorative articles, gift covers, handmade cards etc she can make n sell chocolates and sweets during the festive season.. hope this may help u... thnks..all the best
• India
15 Oct 07
why dont you ask her to do some courses which interest her...like cookery classes or stiching classses....or may be teach her how to operate the net so that surf whenever she is free and feels bored
• United States
11 Oct 07
there is a lot of things to do for stay home mom. Lots of work on line that is specially for them. Or buy a wii! most people love it, no matter the age!
@rxxiaa (1)
• China
14 Oct 07
It's really a tough problem.Maybe you and your sister can do sth to improve the situation.You said that you were always outside,so maybe sometimes you can talk with her via telephone.Then she will be happy.You and your sister can share your experience with her.Or simlpy listen to what she has done at home.Then she will not be alone.
@karixie (121)
• Philippines
20 Oct 07
Just make her feel special whenever you're around. If you have spare time, spend time talking to her and you'll know your mom better. Plus, if you have a mobile phone, you can send her SMS every hour just to tell her how much you miss her.