I am not a stay at home mom, but a lot of people I know are…
I will be going to a dawat where they’re all pretty much stay at home kind of girls…
I need conversation material.
I haven’t gotten beyond “So, breast feeding huh? That’s a b****”
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Example to achi di hoti 
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SAHMs like me tend to be kinda starved for "real" conversation. Dont go with asumptions, just talk about things that interest YOU. Chances are, you'll have a really wonderful time if you approach it this way. Really, I was a professional wall-street techie for over a decade and while I wouldnt change things, I DO know what its like to have a career and really like to hear about the careers of others who are still in the game. I dealt with my ffair share of late nights, crying babies, diapers etc etc and would really rather hear about YOU. And sure I like to share a story or 2 bout my (best on the planet) kids...but I keep it to a minimun and admire you for your patience in listening to it!
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Mamaof3. You are white. Your opinions do not reflect those of the brown community of sahm's
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You know what? thats ok Pcg...I think all the sahms would like tohear about many things OTHER than the things that comprise their day.
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Okay, most of the SAHM I know are looking for adult conversation and adult interaction. MO3 isnt wrong PCG.
After listening to Barney, Caillou, changing diapers, breast feeding as you mentioned, smelling like baby, looking after kids, feeding them, etc......all they really want is to talk about something grown up with another adult. Two of my best friends are stay at home moms and they cant wait for me to come over because it means a break from being mommy.
WHen you go, talk about what you do, ask about their kids, how their day goes, ask questions too. If I meet someone who is a stay at home mom and I have nothing in common with them, I ask questions about how they manage to handle baby, cook, clean and manage hubby at the same time. People like to be acknowledged. If I see something I like (their kids are well-behaved), I compliment them. I am always curious because my niece is 3 years old now and needs much more attention...anything I pick that she can benefit from is fine by me.
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now who is sham?
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Stay
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Mom
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ok so my sil lives in Pak. She stopped going to school at age 16 and got married. Went on to have 4 kids and is JUST the most awesome mother, hostess and wife I've ever met. She LOVES to hear about all sorts of career goings-on. sure, the latest fashions,trends in education and childcare...but more so, she has a real interest in the universe that is outside of her world. I think most women are, even more so for women who are kinda "stuck" in the 24-7 ins and outs of parenting. Indulging in real grown-up conversation is really a refreshing break from it all!
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SAHM are just so polite , humble and naive . One really needs a big heart and dedication to spend all their lives working for their family . They are soul of whole family . That driving force . They provide that love and care that you need . The inspiration that you require to excel in life . No they are not any less than the ones who are working and supporting their family . They are really important part of the fabric of this society and best educator for their kids .
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Books, movies, tv are a good start. Latest news headlines. Share personal stories and goings on.
SAHM are just so polite , humble and naive . One really needs a big heart and dedication to spend all their lives working for their family . They are soul of whole family . That driving force . They provide that love and care that you need . The inspiration that you require to excel in life . No they are not any less than the ones who are working and supporting their family . They are really important part of the fabric of this society and best educator for their kids .
Itni makhan-baazi? My sisters would love you - they both are SAHMs who have taken a long hiatus from their careers to be home with the kids.
Itni makhan-baazi? My sisters would love you - they both are SAHMs who have taken a long hiatus from their careers to be home with the kids.
I know they will . Phir kub milwa rahi ho :p
Jab unko apnay bachon, ghar aur shauhar sai fursat millegi 
Stay
At
Home
Mom
why dont you give her some points... she is making ppl thing.
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PCG believe me the SAHMs of the world would welcome adult conversation. Just because they are surrounded by nick jr and diapers doesn't necessarily mean they have no time to catch up with the news or read a good book or two. Just go with an open mind and an open heart and u might walk out of that dawat with a good friend.
SAHM are just so polite , humble and naive . One really needs a big heart and dedication to spend all their lives working for their family . They are soul of whole family . That driving force . They provide that love and care that you need . The inspiration that you require to excel in life . No they are not any less than the ones who are working and supporting their family . They are really important part of the fabric of this society and best educator for their kids .
Someone who isn't educated like MO3's sil, is the best educator for kids? Best meaning better than someone with a college education...
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Yeah, ok.
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PCG yea ... they can be ... u don't have to have a PhD to raise kids who are studious ... i mean both my mom and dad are doctors (MD and PHD) but i don't remember them teaching me anything after grade 9-10 ... i learned by myself by doing homework and goin to skool like everyone else... they did tell me to study and put effort into my education but u don't really need a degree to do that ... to telll kids to study
its like asking the CEO of a nuclear power plant to be a physicist ... he doesn't have to be ... he has to have proper leadership skills and thats required of a parent too ... good parents skills and not a doctorate in anything
People talk about their lifestyle (which includes their profession, or activities during the day) with those who have a different lifestyle all the time. It's not strange. The key is to not talk about the same topic (that others can't relate too) the WHOLE TIME.
^So, pick a sort of neutral topic that MOST people can have a conversation about. **
Examples:**
Movies you've watched or want to see
Books you've read or are interested in reading
Interesting articles you've read...issues in the news
Interesting places you've visited. Could be restaurants, museums, stores, etc.
Most women can talk about topics such as fashion, etc.
A recipe that you've made that turned out well
A hobby
A funny/interesting incident
Someone who isn't educated like MO3's sil, is the best educator for kids? Best meaning better than someone with a college education...
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Yeah, ok.
By education I didn't mean home schooling . I was talking about the general learning of a kid , which includes manners , behavior , respecting elders etc etc . This is something that a school can't teach you . It requires more time and patience which I think a full time mom can provide best .