"Just a housewife"

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Re: “Just a housewife”

@Paheli00

A woman who has career of being receptionist/secretary etc. can also take a break and EASILY go back to work after a few years of break. Yes, there are many “highly educated” women who have no problem taking a break or staying home. My mother is one of those women. She was a practicing OB/GYN when I was born (soon after their marriage) and practiced for several years. However, when my younger sibling was born, she gave up her career and became a SAHM.

The problem I have is when guys (or their parents) specifically want a “highly educated” bahu…someone who has the doctor/engineer/lawyer etc. title…someone who actually spent YEARS obtaining that specific career…and expecting these women to compromise. Often the same guys (or their parents) will not even consider a woman who only has a bachelors and doesn’t have a “professional” career that demands the advanced education.** There is nothing wrong if a “highly educated” woman herself wants to give up her career or even take a break. **But IMO it’s ridiculous for men and/or their families to specifically seek out these “highly educated” women with the expectation that they make the compromise…and when these women choose not do, someone they become selfish and not family oriented.

Totally agree with that, was your mom a practicing ob in states? if so she can always go back and practice.