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Re: Course, it doesn't have to be the woman » Dinah

Posted by TamaraJ on February 22, 2005, at 10:19:36

In reply to Course, it doesn't have to be the woman, posted by Dinah on February 22, 2005, at 9:01:02

> It's becoming increasingly common for the husband to be the primary caretaker while the Mom goes out and faces slays the dragons of the workplace.

-- Yes, the prejudices of past generations are truly becoming a thing of the past. Role reversal is no longer sneered at. Society has realized that men can change a diaper, cook a meal and deal with those nasty stains without sacrificing their masculinity, and women can negotiate a deal, enforce the law and even hold the most prestigious positions in the judicial system (Canada has it's first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court!) and still be nurturing.
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> And then there are those wonderfully self-sacrificing families where the parents work - but in different shifts. I imagine it can't be easy for the parents, but working together to accomplish something they both find worthwhile probably makes up a lot for their lack of time together.

-- The family dynamic continues to evolve, and it continues to be a testament to just how resilient and creative human beings are.

> Thank heavens it isn't, since I've turned into a screwup.

-- Now stop right there woman! You have not turned into a screw up. You are still a talented woman with enormous strengths and abilities. You are going through a very tough time right now, but those qualities are still in you. A person does not just lose them, although they may take a temporary leave of absence, they will certainly be back. (If I have p*ssed you off, I apoligize, but I had to say it.)

> What makes today such a wonderful time is that the possibilities are endless. Thinking either/or isn't exploring the vastness the world has to offer.

-- Well said Dinah. Sometimes people become complacent and set in their ways and forget that anything is possible.

Take care Dinah, my thoughts are with you.

Tamara


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