Posted on 05/17/2023 9:35:12 AM PDT by foundedonpurpose
So this was fun. As I’m responding to a post about traditional family values and the roles of women and men in a relationship. I’ll tip my hat here and say that I provided for a wife and 5 kids, it’s doable, but can be challenging. Face book deleted my comment before I could post it. I guess being an old school man is no longer allowed in the “land of the free”. God forbid that you explain what your helpmate is doing when you are working 80 hours a week, it’s called being a mom. Probably the most important job in the world, next to being a dad that does whatever he has to do to support his family without government support. It appears that FB pulled the thread after my attempted post, or I would give a direct link. Be Blessed! Founded
Society is better for it, when a couple has one stay home to teach the children. The home body is the most important part of a healthy society.
i was fortunate to be able to have my wife stay home for the first four years of my son’s life. he is better for it, and the world is a better place for it.
Amen brother!
Repost it using preferred pronouns and see if it sticks.
Better yet - stay off Fakebook.
When I asked her to marry me, she asked if she could be a full time mom. I said yes and stuck to the deal. Was it tough? Sure. Worth every penny.
Raised four independent, successful kids.
My wife now volunteers to help others 2-3 days a week.
Facebook isn’t a traditional value.
The budget was VERY tight and no more Disneyland trips, etc. but I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. To be able to raise your children and keep a home is a blessing. Sounds like you and your wife made quite a team. God bless you.
My deal with my ex was she could stay home or work, but that if she wanted to stay home with the kids, I would make sure we had the money and she wouldn’t have to worry about bills, and that if she needed to spend money she was an adult, and it was a joint checking account. It held for ten years, then she wanted a divorce, because she wasn’t happy. I never had a late or missed child support payment, and always bought whatever she said the boys needed. It was tough at times, but both my sons have grown up to be good successful men. And granddaughters are a bonus. Someone to spoil, and they are learning about the outdoors, hot wheels and how to cook like grandpa. That’s what life is supposed to be and the idiots who were elected in 2020 are trying to cripple my granddaughters future. NFW!!!
Yep yep. When the men truly lead, the women generally follow.
I suspect that most work out of the home moms are there ‘cause their husbands want a provider for themselves. Or, a man had sex with them without the bonds of marriage. So, single mom. Rarely, the man simply can’t provide or died (no shame there, but even then, you should have life insurance to cover). Exceptions abound of course.
It seems to me from my 50’s age, trad wife viewpoint (and I work part time) - most men hypocritically want a submissive, home keeping, helper, to handle the household business and be on call for assistance, sex, and companionship - AND have her pull in lots of dollars. It’s very wrong of them. She is set up to fail.
If you ask a woman to invest the education, time, skill, and energy needed to build a successful career you will NOT get the other stuff. And, she will probably at least internally look down on you. And, your kids will suffer badly.
bkmk
Can’t disagree with you.
A girl at work just had a baby. I just read on an email that she decided to become a full time mom. Very proud of her decision.
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