My day kicked off bright and early with an unexpected call from XYZ Radio, asking for my take on recent comments made by political strategist Linda Foster regarding Lisa Carter, the wife of a presidential candidate. Foster suggested that Carter had no right to advise her husband on matters concerning women and the economy since she had “never held a job a day in her life.”
At first, I chuckled at the thought of being seen as a political commentator. Me? Really? But as I mulled it over, I realized this wasn’t just about politics; it was about motherhood. People often say to avoid discussing politics and religion at dinner parties because they’re divisive and personal. I think we need to add a third taboo topic to that list: motherhood.
Foster broke this unspoken rule of motherhood, and now she’s facing the backlash. As a proud member of the Mommy Union, I found her remarks unsettling. Whether or not I agree that Lisa Carter’s lack of a paycheck disqualifies her from having insights on the economy, I strongly oppose the implication that being a stay-at-home mom is not “real” work. Motherhood is the toughest job I’ve ever taken on, and I know I’m far from alone in feeling this way.
Sure, Carter raised five kids, but because she didn’t earn a salary, she’s labeled as someone who has never worked. With that many sons, I can only imagine how hard she worked! Lisa was a maid, a nurse, a therapist, a clown, a baker, and yes, even a chauffeur. The list goes on. I bet she wiped more bottoms at home than she’d ever have to kiss in a corporate office. Plus, I can almost guarantee she’s had to deal with gum in her hair or retrieve a toy from a toilet—free of charge, all part of the job description.
I don’t know Lisa Carter, and I’m not privy to her parenting style, just as I don’t know Linda Foster’s. What I do know is that pitting stay-at-home moms against working moms serves no one. This goes beyond this particular spat. Here’s a thought: let’s uplift each other’s choices. As any mother can attest, deciding whether to return to work is one of the toughest choices we face. A mother is a mother, regardless of her job status, and the last thing we need is judgment from another mom.
Whether you choose to work or stay at home, breastfeed or not, circumcise or skip it, co-sleep or not—make the decisions that suit you best and let others do the same. After all, we’ve all faced our fair share of chaotic moments, like an explosive diaper incident. Shouldn’t those experiences unite us rather than drive us apart?
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Summary
The article discusses the divisive nature of motherhood debates, emphasizing the importance of supporting each other’s choices, whether as working moms or stay-at-home moms. It highlights the common struggles all mothers face and calls for solidarity instead of judgment.