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Originally Posted by adoptnky
I think I saw the same program that SKL is talking about. This was a "documentary" (I'm using that term pretty loosly) that was filmed in the spring (just before Trig was born). They mentioned that Mr. Palin is a Mr. Mom.
If Mr. Palin said that he was going to be the "stay at home" parent taking care of the kids, would everyone feel better? (and I'm not just asking Wonk) If not, then this screams of sexism.
I still don't understand why we think that she can't handle a job (yes, I high profile job) and being a mom.
So, I guess what many people are saying is that all women need to leave their careers behind until all of their children are out of the house. At that point we can then strive for our career goals. Anything else that we might want isn't right.
I have a high stress job. I made a decision to switch roles after Alex came home. I now work 3 days a week, and I'm very happy with the arrangement I have with my employer.
I would hate to think that I wouldn't get support if I had made a different decision. I would be working 5 days a week and traveling (mostly overnight trips) at least 10-15 days a month. Would I be a bad mother?
I really need to stop reading these threads because they just make me so mad at the double standard that I didn't think I needed to argue with other mothers. 
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I agree with you. This is why I haven't responded back lately, ESPECIALLY about abortion because I get VERY fired up about that. I have to wonder, since a lot of the people responding seem to be voting for Obama, if this was YOUR candidate...would you be so harsh?