I don't want to be a soccer mom...
By happyness3
@happyness3 (394)
United States
July 20, 2009 2:33pm CST
So, I have driven the same little mazda car forever, and I love him...but with baby #3 on the way, my man says its time to upgrade. He asked me if I wanted a van or a station wagon!! Is it bad that I am vain and don't want either. I want something sexy and sleek. I know I can be shallow, but, I love my children and am a great mom. I just have never been able to embrace that whole 'mom persona', with the super crafts/mini van/soccer practice/music lessons and such. Instead, I play with my kids, teach them the value of good sportsmanship while teaching them how to throw a football. We read books about football QB's to learn about the game, and what made them a great leader. So, is it bad that I don't want a mini van or wagon, that I would be happy with a mazda 3, or a pink hummer??
3 responses
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
20 Jul 09
Whatever you get, don't get the Hummer. A friend of mine bought one and he regrets it as they get lousy gas mileage 
Nothing wrong with a minivan, they can be as much fun as a car. It isn't the van that makes soccer moms, it's all the kids that they have to take everywhere. they'd still be soccer moms driving your old Mazda 
Nothing wrong with a minivan, they can be as much fun as a car. It isn't the van that makes soccer moms, it's all the kids that they have to take everywhere. they'd still be soccer moms driving your old Mazda 1 person likes this
@happyness3 (394)
• United States
20 Jul 09
lol..thanks for the comment. Yeah, I have heard that about hummers. And I am really picky about my mileage. My old clunker gets 34 mpg in town and almost 40mpg on the open road.
@happyness3 (394)
• United States
20 Jul 09
Thats not a bad idea, I have thought about getting a mercedez, but not that much, maybe I will look into it.
@bargainbaby (29)
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21 Jul 09
I am in the same boat. I DO NOT ever want a van. I would take an SUV though. For me though I will probably end up with the van to be frugal and have the extra money to spend on the kids. Because I am a sucker for the kids. Keeping your identity while being a mom is important. I think that for me anyway it is more about that. I don't want to just be "mom" or so and so's mom. I still want to have my individuality.
So I think if that is the reason you don't want to be a soccer mom or have that mom persona then great. Take time to be you, but if it is to just avoid the stereotype I would rethink it.
My sister in law just got the hummer and LOVES it. I say more power to you.
