I read an article by Dennis Prager this week
called, “Does a Full-time Homemaker Swap her Mind For a Mop,” in which he discuses
the potential women have to continue to be educated once they choose to stay at
home and raise children. This was interesting to me because I have been a
Stay-at-Home mother for 22 years. By
being home, I feel that I have had many more opportunities to broaden my
horizons than I would have if I had been employed outside the home. By being home, I have had the ability to read
much more than I ever did when I was working or going to school. I am a member of a book club in which many of
the members of my club hold master’s degrees and even a few PhD’s. I am one of the few without at least a
bachelor’s degree. ( Soon to be remedied!)
We read wonderful books, some classic literature, some self-help and
others that are focused on current events and issues. I feel that reading for and attending book club
each month has been a tremendous opportunity for me to expand my knowledge and understanding
of the world around me, history, and literature. If I had been working outside
the home I doubt I would have had the opportunity to read as much as I have in
the last 16 years.
As well, I have gained a lot of experience through opportunities I
have had by volunteering at my children’s school and serving in my church
callings. I served as the
Secretary/Treasurer for our Elementary school PTO for 5 years. Both of these
experiences would not have been possible if I had been in the work force. I believe that the most important work I can
do is in my own home. However, by being
educated and informed, I offer my children a better mother. By being involved
in activities in which I grow and serve, they get a happier mother.
If you would like to read this article follow this link.
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