Definition of Motherhood: just keep them alive until 18 .
Be fore-warned.
This is a rant of an incredibly annoying nature, one which most people are sick of hearing and yet do absolutely nothing to soften….
Im a mom. My generation pretty much brought-up themselves.
No mother told me about my period, I read a book that told me.
No mother taught me about sex, I figured it out .
No mother discussed my future, there wasnt any genuine interest.
So here I am, a mom, and I have interest in what my child likes to do and I want to do everything I can to make sure they are doing what they like when they grow-up. I read to them, take them where they can get fresh air, and provide whatever supplies it takes to feed their interest (guitar,art supplies,ect).
Here is where things get ugly:
I was MORE respected,got more affection, my family and friends and partner gave me more time when I was bartending 40+hours a week than when I am home keeping house and actually spending *time* with the kids.
At one time I was a single parent for almost 2 years.
I worked 50+ hours a week,and I am ashamed to admit I dont remember much about my children’s likes and dislikes, what their favorite foods were and how they did in school.
It was exausting.
I eventually lost that particular job, and I worked 2-3 different jobs to make ends meet… bartending,landscaping,fire-extinguisher services….
whatever.
I just want to say it was LOST TIME with my kids, and I hate thinking about it.
Moms have more value to the community -
as is reflected by our society-
if they work longer,harder, and spend less time getting to know their children. What they bring in monetarily is their value.
I often laugh to myself (I know,not good) thinking about how valuable and worthy I would be if I got lucky and won the lotto.
I would be wonderful and a good mom.
I would have lots of friends and probably even be considered *smart*.
Why?
Because money = intelligence and value.
I did not have children just to keep them alive until they reached 18.
Rant over.
