I wanted to have a family, a career and to be financially independent.
By putting my career on hold to look after my children am I reinforcing the stereotype of the mother and not furthering the pursuit for women’s equality in the workplace following childbirth?
By not working am I dependent on my male counterpart and not sending the right message to my children about women’s roles?
Feminism is about empowering women to make informed choices about their own lives but as a ‘stay at home mum’ I feel most judged and unsupported by other women and mums.
Parenting Fantasy Vs Reality Part 4: Activities & Outings with kids
Parenting is one big fantasy Vs reality! Baking cakes together descends into kitchen nightmares and trips out end in tantrums and turmoil. Here I look at the idealised ideas we have about activities with little ones, and their often contrasting stark realities.
Fantasy vs Reality part 3: Newborns vs Toddlers
You have a baby and all of a sudden your life changes. Those early days when you find yourself hostage to a feeding, sleeping or crying baby you will imagine a time when it gets easier.
It never does!
Welcome to the Fantasy vs Reality of parenting where you will never pee or shower in peace again.
Having a baby: Fantasy Vs Reality Part 2
What I imagined having a baby would be like was quite different from the reality. From the idealised hopes for what I will do on maternity leave to the unrealistic expectations I had about daily life as a parent. In this post I discuss the fantasies and expectations vs the reality of life with a new born.