2006-07-28 13:05:56 · 9 answers · asked by Finnale 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes. I have no children by choice, but I have been married. A lot of my friends now have kids and it is truly frightening. I used to think that it would be nice to have children, but I have changed my mind about that. The women that I know with children are no longer the women that they were, and not in a good way. It is like the children are evil aliens exerting mind control over the parents. OK, an exaggeration but you can probably get my point.
Also, most people now in no way actually mean their vows. Almost no American man or woman really means "until death do us part." We all know that divorce is a socially acceptable option. It doesn't even take abuse or abadonment to make many seek a divorce. All it takes is one of those rough or dry periods that most married people go through. I used to think that marriage is a good idea but not any more.
2006-07-28 13:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by erisdoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the skank thing... kind of a personal problem there sister. My perception of what it means to be a mom is reprioritizing, presenting a strong and respectable face to my kids and to my community so they have a good role model. Being a responsible adult with my job and my family, and teaching my children the values and attributes that it takes to succeed in life. When I was a kid or even in my early twenties, I viewed it as a purely autonomous position with way too much power over my life :P
2006-07-28 20:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by kittycollector32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 46, and now a grandmother of 2, with a 21yr old still a home,(still in college and cheaper to live at home, so it is not by choice) and YES, my perceptions have changed drastically! Due to the societal expectations, and just plain old life in general.
2006-07-28 20:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by suequek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never been a wife, but have been a mom for almost 14 years . . I agree that never really understand how 24/7 it was going to be
2006-07-28 20:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by bellathene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it has. Motherhood is like the Peace Corps...it's the toughest job you'll ever love! Being a mom has made me think more of my kids and accepting responsibility. As for that comment, Jeff, that was really stupid of you to say. I realized that I was responsible for two lives and you're a mother until(insert your higher power here!)the Spirit call me home.
2006-07-28 20:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a bit. I pretty much knew what I was getting into but not the enormity or the awsome responsibility involved. I mean, kids are FOREVER, and I knew that, but not really. Ok that's confusing, but it's what I feel.
2006-07-28 20:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope although others around me have. I am a stay at home mom and lucky to be so. I love raising my children and being their for everything. But my husband also pitches in and knows how to do laundry and dishes.
2006-07-28 20:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there are times when a locked closet and a screw top bottle of wine sounds really really good.
In fact, that sounds REALLY REALLY REALLY good right about now!
2006-07-28 20:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you became a less of a skank, more of a mother.
2006-07-28 20:08:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff2smart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋