What I dislike about the new stay at home fad!
With kids going wild and shooting up schools much criticism has
been brought up about both parents working outside the home. It
emphasizes on parents being too busy to pay attention to their
children. In turn many women are making a conscious decision to
leave their careers in order to take care of the little ones
(including myself). To me this is good but, some women are
forgetting about their financial security and becoming 100%
dependents of their partners. Not only that but, they are also
failing to brush up on their skills and neglecting their
education. In my opinion this is wrong!
I know you may be thinking Kenia why is it wrong to worry more
about your children rather than in material things? And here is
my answer to you: Dependency may increase the risk of domestic
abuse. In case you do not understand my point I will explain:
women that are lacking the self esteem, skills etc. to obtain a
job as well as having no financial independence often feel
trapped in abusive relationships. They stay because they can't
provide the financial security for their children.
Remember all those women that fought for our rights so, that we
can too be independent in every way possible. Do not let their
efforts be in vain. So, women if you want to stay with your kid
because you want to see them grow closely and give them all the
love and attention they deserve, Do it! But, remember to keep
brushing up your skills or find ways to stay financially
independent from home.
Who says you can not have your cake and eat it too? There are
many people running businesses from home as well as getting a
college education. If you seek for it you will find the
resources. But, never loose control of your life!
Your Friend,
Kenia Morales