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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

'Housewives'- men or women that stay home and won't work when their children are at school. (Definition here does not mean parents with children below school age.)

Housewife- "I cook meals from scratch and do cleaning while the kids are at school and also go for coffees with other housewives."

Working parent- "I do all that and have a job too."

What do you think?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're fishing here, aren't ya?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can afford to be said houseperson then do as you please.

Personally it would drive me bonkers!

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By *.gerri.xTV/TS
over a year ago

North west

Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

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By *.gerri.xTV/TS
over a year ago

North west

Must read OP next time - no kids here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not sure lazy is the right word. Priviliged maybe? To be in a position where they don't HAVE to work is definitely different to most people in today's society.

On the flip side there is also other circumstances to consider. Finding a job that fits around school hours is hard, childcare isn't cheap so it may be that they WANT to work it just isn't feasable.

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes


"Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

"

Testicle Tuesday is going to stick in my mind now

Maybe I should have Twat Tuesday?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can stay at home and afford it, why not do it?

Plus you’re letting someone else have a job who maybe needs the money more.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not lazy.

Lucky.

Lucky houseperson & lucky children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Next up: immigrants; are they terrorists, and why are they taking our women?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to work part time while hubby works shifts. Was a bit of a pain with the kids at school so we stopped it. Now I make sure the house is clean tidy and meals are prepped ready. Kids sorted and no stress or rushing about. Also it’s gives me time to be “free” during the day

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By *.gerri.xTV/TS
over a year ago

North west


"Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

Testicle Tuesday is going to stick in my mind now

Maybe I should have Twat Tuesday?!"

Minge Monday ? Then always available to help out on testicle Tuesday - crossover days can result in plug blockages , then you have to go all the way downstairs bring up the drain cleaner . Work smart do yours Monday blame any blockages on testicle Tuesday

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

So no, housewives aren't lazy just because they're not paid by the hour.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Must read OP next time - no kids here "

I was going to say that 6 days a week you're lazy, but having no kids and testicle Tuesday saved you from that honour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why judge?

It’s no-one else’s business, is it, really?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Why judge?

It’s no-one else’s business, is it, really?"

It's forum for discussion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why judge?

It’s no-one else’s business, is it, really?

It's forum for discussion. "

Most people don’t get it.. bless them.

I don’t think they are lazy, they have a job in hand. Managing the House is a full time job. Believe it or not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

"

That’s why you should marry a wealthy woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why judge?

It’s no-one else’s business, is it, really?

It's forum for discussion.

Most people don’t get it.. bless them.

I don’t think they are lazy, they have a job in hand. Managing the House is a full time job. Believe it or not. "

But the OPs point is that people that work full time also have to manage the house as well as work! The housework doesn’t disappear because you work!

C’mon I bet lots of housewives/househusbands find the time to watch Jeremy Kyle and Loose Women in between the daily chores!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too."

Until she’s old and not wanted anymore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too."

What about those (and men too!) that manage both?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too.

What about those (and men too!) that manage both? "

Well done to them. The point is, that of the two, being a housewife is a more noble and fulfilling role for a woman to take on than being a childless, single "career woman".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When my sister didn’t work she had a cleaner.

She would get stressed about stupid things like having the curtains open the night before because she didn’t have time to do it in the morning.

It took 2 seconds to do it.

Often those who don’t work, make out they are busier than they really are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too.

What about those (and men too!) that manage both?

Well done to them. The point is, that of the two, being a housewife is a more noble and fulfilling role for a woman to take on than being a childless, single "career woman".

"

You have a very old fashioned view of women and their role in life don’t you?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

"

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy."

Mind you they sit at work all day as well

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

"

It takes half an hour to shave your testicles? How big are they?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy."

I come home from work, sit on the sofa while watching peppa bloody pig with child. I call it multitasking she's entertained, I get to sit down, win win.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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I chose not to work when I had my children up until each of them went to Nursery and I then found part time work to fit in. Financially it was a challenge at times but I didn’t want to miss a minute with them so I managed.

I wasn’t lazy but I wasn’t ‘mad busy’. I made sure every chore was done whilst they were at Nursery, 3 hours a day at that point, so that when they were home I could spend all my time with them. Yes, on occasion I did go for a coffee but I never sat watching TV.

I don’t regret they way I did it. I have always been around to take my children and collect them from school. I chose jobs around them. It worked perfectly and I loved it. I appreciate it’s not for everyone for many reasons but I wouldn’t change a thing. I feel lucky to have spent so much time with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

Mind you they sit at work all day as well "

I've spoken to some people online who seem to get paid for doing fuck all. I don't know how they get away with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind."

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I come home from work, sit on the sofa while watching peppa bloody pig with child. I call it multitasking she's entertained, I get to sit down, win win. "

I don't think lazy is a bad thing. I'm lazy. Peppa bloody pig is brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy."

Lazy and proud here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

Mind you they sit at work all day as well

I've spoken to some people online who seem to get paid for doing fuck all. I don't know how they get away with it. "

You didn’t ask them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Growing up both my mum and dad worked full time. Absolutely loved their jobs, and I missed seeing them every day. When we have children, I hope I’m in a lucky enough situation to be able to not work (hubby wants this too). I doubt that will be the case, but it would be lovely. We had rushed dinners growing up - only on a Sunday would be have something proper. Hardly ever had proper family days out as when it came to the weekend, my parents were exhausted from work. Sorry, I’ve rambled....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I come home from work, sit on the sofa while watching peppa bloody pig with child. I call it multitasking she's entertained, I get to sit down, win win.

I don't think lazy is a bad thing. I'm lazy. Peppa bloody pig is brilliant. "

I used to watch Pepper Pig on my own.

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By *sRedbbwWoman
over a year ago

Amwythig

I'm probably in the lazy category but my partner doesn't expect to come home a show home. It's usually tidy ish, and the dog's been walked. I'm a freelance writer and have a separate zero hours contract so work about 30 hours a month to keep myself sane. Personally I don't have a lot of spare cash but he feeds and clothes us etc because he can and wants to. I have offered to apply for different jobs so we have more money but neither of us see the point in me taking up employment that could be used by someone who desperately needs it. I've been everything in my short lifetime. From teen mum on benefits to a journo for a big Corp.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

Mind you they sit at work all day as well

I've spoken to some people online who seem to get paid for doing fuck all. I don't know how they get away with it.

You didn’t ask them? "

No. Not really my business.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

No not lazy, they still have to cook and clean.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy."

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im a housewife/ mum whatever mame people decide . We chose for it to be this way from before the kids were born . We don't have any family who can help with childcare so for 3 children I would probably pay out more than i actually earnt in the school holidays . I would love a job that worked around them ( applied for a few recently) but very few and far between . I love fetching my children up myself and have never missed any milestones which is great . I love been there for when they get in from school but ....and a big but I do miss the social aspect of working and meeting people , there is only so many chores you can do and so many cups of tea with other mums you can take lol. I long for being able to go back to work . Some people love the idea of not working and being a stay at home mum , but in reality it can be very isolating and lonely too .

Just my opinion and point of view of course . Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I come home from work, sit on the sofa while watching peppa bloody pig with child. I call it multitasking she's entertained, I get to sit down, win win.

I don't think lazy is a bad thing. I'm lazy. Peppa bloody pig is brilliant. "

I'd never advocate any harm to any animal. That pig however.....

Besides, Ben and Holly is far superior

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Laziness cannot be determined by the role a person chooses, it is surely dependent on how they actually spend their time?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must. "

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I compare my friends who don't work to those who do. The ones who work have cleaner houses and are a lot more organised and have more home cooked meals. The ones that don't work I really don't know what they do with half their time. I think you can get into a mindset of I have all the time in the world but it doesn't get done half the time x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I come home from work, sit on the sofa while watching peppa bloody pig with child. I call it multitasking she's entertained, I get to sit down, win win.

I don't think lazy is a bad thing. I'm lazy. Peppa bloody pig is brilliant.

I used to watch Pepper Pig on my own. "

I'm guilty of watching Ben and Holly alone, I think it's brilliant

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere... "

I'm looking for discussion. Why is that baiting? Are people not allowed to say what they think in case someone gets upset?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you compare the two like you have in the OP, it just shows that one works harder than the other. I wouldn't deem them lazy until I've spent some time in their shoes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere... "

Devils advocacy - the purpose of the OP is why she is asking the question and what triggered her to ask it. Which I imagine are deliberately not included to see how people respond

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Question: is OP a housewife? P

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Im a housewife/ mum whatever mame people decide . We chose for it to be this way from before the kids were born . We don't have any family who can help with childcare so for 3 children I would probably pay out more than i actually earnt in the school holidays . I would love a job that worked around them ( applied for a few recently) but very few and far between . I love fetching my children up myself and have never missed any milestones which is great . I love been there for when they get in from school but ....and a big but I do miss the social aspect of working and meeting people , there is only so many chores you can do and so many cups of tea with other mums you can take lol. I long for being able to go back to work . Some people love the idea of not working and being a stay at home mum , but in reality it can be very isolating and lonely too .

Just my opinion and point of view of course . Xx "

Good point about the social side. I can imagine the people at home during the day would be more likely to talk about kids, whereas at work there would be different conversations.

I'd think your kids will remember and appreciate you being there for them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wish I was a housewife

But I’m a straight grown up man with hair on my chest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I provide the standard Fab response please?

Some are, some aren’t. Live with it!

Thank you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends on the person. I've known housewives that are lazy, and I've known people who have full time jobs that are lazy. Just as I've known both types that are truly hard working.

My mother worked full time in the school me and my brother attended growing up. Then she would bring us home and take care of us. Hard working. But then we got older and she quit and did nothing all day. Lazy.

My sister works full time, and has a kid. She is always too tired to do anything with him. Always. She gets home at 10pm. She uses the weekends to rest from working all week. My parents used to say how worried about him they were because of the experiences he was missing out on.

At the same time, I've known women who work and really do everything. They get a pay check, they take care of their kids, and they are good at both. But they are also tired. A bit unhappy. Just as I've known full time housewives who do everything with their kids, who give them new experiences and keep the house perfectly in order. But they are often not really happy either. Sometimes there are fights about money and their personal relationship with their spouse suffers, etc.

I would say that having a job does not make a woman lazy or not. Neither does having/not having kids. Its how well a person does their job or takes care of their kids that determines their laziness. Not to mention that sometimes it makes financial sense to stay at home, just as it can make financial sense for both partners to work. Context.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay."

I'm looking forward to my life slowing down. I intend on being very lazy.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

Devils advocacy - the purpose of the OP is why she is asking the question and what triggered her to ask it. Which I imagine are deliberately not included to see how people respond"

I like to shake the bottle. I find different opinions interesting. I don't like stifling one set of opinions.

I was sat on my arse watching This Morning and they asked the question as in the OP and I thought it was interesting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I chose not to work when I had my children up until each of them went to Nursery and I then found part time work to fit in. Financially it was a challenge at times but I didn’t want to miss a minute with them so I managed.

I wasn’t lazy but I wasn’t ‘mad busy’. I made sure every chore was done whilst they were at Nursery, 3 hours a day at that point, so that when they were home I could spend all my time with them. Yes, on occasion I did go for a coffee but I never sat watching TV.

I don’t regret they way I did it. I have always been around to take my children and collect them from school. I chose jobs around them. It worked perfectly and I loved it. I appreciate it’s not for everyone for many reasons but I wouldn’t change a thing. I feel lucky to have spent so much time with them. "

Couldn't agree with this more! Exactly what I did with mine although we did swap at one point and he stayed at home.

Children and family are important. Having a big house and car wasn't that important to me. That's not what brings me happiness.

Part time work was the route I went down and I'll never regret it

P x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It depends on the person. I've known housewives that are lazy, and I've known people who have full time jobs that are lazy. Just as I've known both types that are truly hard working.

My mother worked full time in the school me and my brother attended growing up. Then she would bring us home and take care of us. Hard working. But then we got older and she quit and did nothing all day. Lazy.

My sister works full time, and has a kid. She is always too tired to do anything with him. Always. She gets home at 10pm. She uses the weekends to rest from working all week. My parents used to say how worried about him they were because of the experiences he was missing out on.

At the same time, I've known women who work and really do everything. They get a pay check, they take care of their kids, and they are good at both. But they are also tired. A bit unhappy. Just as I've known full time housewives who do everything with their kids, who give them new experiences and keep the house perfectly in order. But they are often not really happy either. Sometimes there are fights about money and their personal relationship with their spouse suffers, etc.

I would say that having a job does not make a woman lazy or not. Neither does having/not having kids. Its how well a person does their job or takes care of their kids that determines their laziness. Not to mention that sometimes it makes financial sense to stay at home, just as it can make financial sense for both partners to work. Context. "

I agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some housewives are lazy. So are some people who go to work. Is this a trick question op?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im a housewife/ mum whatever mame people decide . We chose for it to be this way from before the kids were born . We don't have any family who can help with childcare so for 3 children I would probably pay out more than i actually earnt in the school holidays . I would love a job that worked around them ( applied for a few recently) but very few and far between . I love fetching my children up myself and have never missed any milestones which is great . I love been there for when they get in from school but ....and a big but I do miss the social aspect of working and meeting people , there is only so many chores you can do and so many cups of tea with other mums you can take lol. I long for being able to go back to work . Some people love the idea of not working and being a stay at home mum , but in reality it can be very isolating and lonely too .

Just my opinion and point of view of course . Xx

Good point about the social side. I can imagine the people at home during the day would be more likely to talk about kids, whereas at work there would be different conversations.

I'd think your kids will remember and appreciate you being there for them. "

I really hope they do , we arnt well off by any means we get by and live pretty comfortable on one wage so while we can and until they are old enough to be at home alone it's possibly the way it will stay unless one of these jobs come off ( hopefully) .

It is boring and yes most of the conversations with other parents are about thier wonderful little darlings lol . If only they all knew about fab ....the conversations might be a little more interesting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not lazy.

Lucky.

Lucky houseperson & lucky children."

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By *sRedbbwWoman
over a year ago

Amwythig


"If only they all knew about fab ....the conversations might be a little more interesting "

I did meet a dad from school on here once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

I'm looking for discussion. Why is that baiting? Are people not allowed to say what they think in case someone gets upset? "

Perhaps I should have worded that as provoking instead then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If only they all knew about fab ....the conversations might be a little more interesting

I did meet a dad from school on here once. "

Well I have seen a few parents on here but none that we speak to .

On the upside, when hubby gets time off work we get to play daytimes too xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

Devils advocacy - the purpose of the OP is why she is asking the question and what triggered her to ask it. Which I imagine are deliberately not included to see how people respond"

Wise are your words Doc

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

I'm looking for discussion. Why is that baiting? Are people not allowed to say what they think in case someone gets upset?

Perhaps I should have worded that as provoking instead then"

Provoking discussion, yes.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Some are, some aren't. Next question?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I was a housewife I used to clean for approximately 12 hours a day. I definitely wasn’t lazy, I’m lazier in work. But I was bored and depressed and felt useless because I didn’t contribute financially so I got a shit job as a receptionist while doing a masters degree and still doing all the housework. Now I’m just bored in work instead need to do half and half I think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I was a housewife I used to clean for approximately 12 hours a day. I definitely wasn’t lazy, I’m lazier in work. But I was bored and depressed and felt useless because I didn’t contribute financially so I got a shit job as a receptionist while doing a masters degree and still doing all the housework. Now I’m just bored in work instead need to do half and half I think "

Bloody hell!!! What's left to clean after cleaning for 12 hours??!! Do you live in a mansion??

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

It would drive me insane being at home all day! I prefer having the structure of work to my life plus the banter with colleagues etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It would drive me insane being at home all day! I prefer having the structure of work to my life plus the banter with colleagues etc"

It drove me insane too so I went back to work part time when my son was four months old.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I was a housewife I used to clean for approximately 12 hours a day. I definitely wasn’t lazy, I’m lazier in work. But I was bored and depressed and felt useless because I didn’t contribute financially so I got a shit job as a receptionist while doing a masters degree and still doing all the housework. Now I’m just bored in work instead need to do half and half I think

Bloody hell!!! What's left to clean after cleaning for 12 hours??!! Do you live in a mansion?? "

I was obsessive, when I’d finish I’d start again it was a nightmare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im a single mum and i work. I did the stay at home single mum thing until my daughter started nursery and being a parent and a single parent is a job in itself. I now work which means i spend alot of time away from her. I can understand both sides. No judgement from me.

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By *.gerri.xTV/TS
over a year ago

North west


"Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

It takes half an hour to shave your testicles? How big are they? "

It's more the back arch to keep them out the water whilst shaving that's hard to keep holding that position at my age , also made more difficult whilst pulling tight to smooth out the wrinkles. The back arch is very important otherwise im wasting shaving gel if I have to keep reapplying - us housewives are all about budgeting household costs dontcha know .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I was a housewife I used to clean for approximately 12 hours a day. I definitely wasn’t lazy, I’m lazier in work. But I was bored and depressed and felt useless because I didn’t contribute financially so I got a shit job as a receptionist while doing a masters degree and still doing all the housework. Now I’m just bored in work instead need to do half and half I think

Bloody hell!!! What's left to clean after cleaning for 12 hours??!! Do you live in a mansion??

I was obsessive, when I’d finish I’d start again it was a nightmare "

All the things that get done about 3 times a year now were done daily, washing all the walls, taking down curtains, beaching all the woodwork, taking down light fittings, cleaning windows inside and out, scrubbing oven etc you’ll be surprised how much there is to clean if that’s all you do!! Now a quick tidy, hoover and polish and I’m done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too.

I was going to say the same. I was married but we didn’t want kids, it’s just not a desire of mine. I love my life as a career woman, I don’t feel like it’s empty in any way. That comment is something like my chauvinistic Dad would say and he is not someone I respect!!

What about those (and men too!) that manage both?

Well done to them. The point is, that of the two, being a housewife is a more noble and fulfilling role for a woman to take on than being a childless, single "career woman".

You have a very old fashioned view of women and their role in life don’t you? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was also off work for 3 months end of last year due to an injury...drove me insane being home so much. I didn’t know what to do with myself

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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Yes.

Lazy tramping Jezza Kyle watching day smoking housewives.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it you can afford it why not, it's going to give you the opportunity to do everything you need to do it the day and then have more quality time later on with your family.

Wish I could solely be a housewife

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes.

Lazy tramping Jezza Kyle watching day smoking housewives."

Careful! That masterstroking PI may be around still

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too."

What if you’re a power hungry professional

With three kids five cats two dogs three rabbits and an immaculate house but stressed to fuxk and you’ve already hit above the glass ceiling ?

Oh and for me

At the minute being a houseperson cause I’m not a wife is a fecking nightmare it’s so stressful I’d rather be back at work but can’t

Not having anything to do all day I hate it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My work friend mentioned this subject quite recently.

Her girls have left school now so she has started work again after 17yrs of being a stay at home parent.

She actually admited it was easy being a house wife.She said you do a chore and ait down in your own time.You do another chore and relax again.Working you don't get those breaks between tasks you just have to move on to the next task without breaks every 20 min.

So I would say yes that most housewives so have it easy and they say it's hard work as a excuse to get away with it x

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind."

Absolutely this !

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My work friend mentioned this subject quite recently.

Her girls have left school now so she has started work again after 17yrs of being a stay at home parent.

She actually admited it was easy being a house wife.She said you do a chore and ait down in your own time.You do another chore and relax again.Working you don't get those breaks between tasks you just have to move on to the next task without breaks every 20 min.

So I would say yes that most housewives so have it easy and they say it's hard work as a excuse to get away with it x "

I know people at work that do a task then do sod all for ages after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

Devils advocacy - the purpose of the OP is why she is asking the question and what triggered her to ask it. Which I imagine are deliberately not included to see how people respond

I like to shake the bottle. I find different opinions interesting. I don't like stifling one set of opinions.

I was sat on my arse watching This Morning and they asked the question as in the OP and I thought it was interesting."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know a couple who are lazy. One has her mother in law do the school run and her housework. No idea what she does all day.

Most married/living together women have to work now to cover bills and extras for the children.

She sounds lazy. I know some women that come home from work and sit on the sofa all night. They are lazy.

I can't decide if the OP is baiting or being sincere...

Devils advocacy - the purpose of the OP is why she is asking the question and what triggered her to ask it. Which I imagine are deliberately not included to see how people respond

Wise are your words Doc "

Wise I am not , Fool I am

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I guess like in life some people are just lazy and some aren't.

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By *ieman300Man
over a year ago

Best Greggs in Cheshire East


"Next up: immigrants; are they terrorists, and why are they taking our women? "

You should start a thread about that. It's too important an issue to be hidden inside this one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was an at home mum. And I stayed home for a while after my youngest went to school.

I certainly wasn't lazy.

I'd do the school run. Come home and do the house work. Make hubbies lunch as he always popped home. Walked out to fetch the kids. Do their homework with them. Cool the dinner. Clean up after dinner. Bath the kids and put them to bed. Do the ironing. And finally go to bed exhausted. And was often up in the night with poorly kids.

Now I work full time and I'm a single mum. No school run and they bath and bed themselves. But my home suffers. Meals aren't from scratch.

I would never have said being home was lazy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"'Housewives'- men or women that stay home and won't work when their children are at school. (Definition here does not mean parents with children below school age.)

Housewife- "I cook meals from scratch and do cleaning while the kids are at school and also go for coffees with other housewives."

Working parent- "I do all that and have a job too."

What do you think?"

Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Next up: immigrants; are they terrorists, and why are they taking our women?

You should start a thread about that. It's too important an issue to be hidden inside this one "

Done

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By *iss.RedWoman
over a year ago

somewhere


"No, I have far more respect for a housewife who raises kids and takes care of the home than a woman who thinks she's changing the world and breaking the glass ceiling because she gets paid 20k to make Power Point presentations and has three cats to feed.

I know which of the two women's lives has more purpose too.

What about those (and men too!) that manage both?

Well done to them. The point is, that of the two, being a housewife is a more noble and fulfilling role for a woman to take on than being a childless, single "career woman".

"

In your opinion!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I chose not to work when I had my children up until each of them went to Nursery and I then found part time work to fit in. Financially it was a challenge at times but I didn’t want to miss a minute with them so I managed.

I wasn’t lazy but I wasn’t ‘mad busy’. I made sure every chore was done whilst they were at Nursery, 3 hours a day at that point, so that when they were home I could spend all my time with them. Yes, on occasion I did go for a coffee but I never sat watching TV.

I don’t regret they way I did it. I have always been around to take my children and collect them from school. I chose jobs around them. It worked perfectly and I loved it. I appreciate it’s not for everyone for many reasons but I wouldn’t change a thing. I feel lucky to have spent so much time with them. "

This is what I do. We just accepted we would be poor in money terms.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"'Housewives'- men or women that stay home and won't work when their children are at school. (Definition here does not mean parents with children below school age.)

Housewife- "I cook meals from scratch and do cleaning while the kids are at school and also go for coffees with other housewives."

Working parent- "I do all that and have a job too."

What do you think?

Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man) "

Come and live down south and then talk of the “greed” of two working parents.

Pretty sure the majority of parents both have to work whether they want to or not if they live in an expensive area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"'Housewives'- men or women that stay home and won't work when their children are at school. (Definition here does not mean parents with children below school age.)

Housewife- "I cook meals from scratch and do cleaning while the kids are at school and also go for coffees with other housewives."

Working parent- "I do all that and have a job too."

What do you think?

Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man) "

Greed??? Are you fucking kidding me? I think you'll find most households where both parents work do so out of necessity rather than greed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im the housewife in this home I Spose

My uvver half does the shift work , I earn from home .

I do the cleaning, washing up, laundry ,sometimes daily. I also order the online shopping ( and help put away sometimes). I cook from scrAtch and from freezer or takeaway.

I spend lots of time in the bath but don't waste time , I read a book or use the Internet whilst in there . Also shaving my arse an legs takes time and if it's testicle Tuesday they're quite tricky and can add half an hour to the bath.

I am mad busy today as have posted a thread and responded to a few and still need to get ready to go to salon to get my eyelashes done.

An hour or so before anyone gets home I am very busy doing the dishes and mopping floor so I can complain if it's dirtied .

So no definitely not lazy !

Testicle Tuesday is going to stick in my mind now

Maybe I should have Twat Tuesday?!"
- or fanny Friday!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"'Housewives'- men or women that stay home and won't work when their children are at school. (Definition here does not mean parents with children below school age.)

Housewife- "I cook meals from scratch and do cleaning while the kids are at school and also go for coffees with other housewives."

Working parent- "I do all that and have a job too."

What do you think?

Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man) "

opinion noted. But necessity is very different from greed. It's often not a matter of wanting nice things, but needing to put food on the table and clothes on the kids!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man)

Come and live down south and then talk of the “greed” of two working parents.

Pretty sure the majority of parents both have to work whether they want to or not if they live in an expensive area."

If you read my post properly you will see I put a caveat in brackets - "that's how it all started" - I`m not saying it's necessarily the case now BUT a lot still do it out of greed - nice cars, "better" house etc. - we live in a greedy capitalist world - fact.

There is a direct correlation between the generation of "2 working parents" and an increase in juvenille delinquency - fact.

The houseperson is much undervalued and it will go full circle and be the norm again one day - once society stops yearning for more and more material things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Haven't read the full thread but for me this is very simple - if more people stayed at home and provided a nice environment for the kids i.e. there when they get home from school - taking them in the morning - then the world would be a much nicer place. The "greed" of 2 working parents (that's how it all started) has led to many aspects of the deterioration of society. So, "housewives" are great - of either sex - that's my opinion (man)

Come and live down south and then talk of the “greed” of two working parents.

Pretty sure the majority of parents both have to work whether they want to or not if they live in an expensive area.

If you read my post properly you will see I put a caveat in brackets - "that's how it all started" - I`m not saying it's necessarily the case now BUT a lot still do it out of greed - nice cars, "better" house etc. - we live in a greedy capitalist world - fact.

There is a direct correlation between the generation of "2 working parents" and an increase in juvenille delinquency - fact.

The houseperson is much undervalued and it will go full circle and be the norm again one day - once society stops yearning for more and more material things. "

When you move down south, then I’ll listen to your argument for a parent to stay at home.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" When you move down south, then I’ll listen to your argument for a parent to stay at home."

Using reverse logic - you could move up North?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmm well I’m currently caring for a family member part time and I don’t have time to be lazy and my charge goes to hospital a few afternoons a week. (Same as school age children go to school) But there is a constant stream of mess to clean up and laundry to do as well as a selection of foods to make depending on what he can face.

My weekends I spend with mr so when I get back it’s chaos and catch up all the time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" When you move down south, then I’ll listen to your argument for a parent to stay at home.

Using reverse logic - you could move up North? "

I’d rather stick pins in my eyes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay."

I think people get too caught up in the grind. Frantically working to buy stuff they don't need. I'm probably as guilty of that as anyone, but slowly trying to lose these bad habits. Give me time over money any day of the week!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


" When you move down south, then I’ll listen to your argument for a parent to stay at home.

Using reverse logic - you could move up North?

I’d rather stick pins in my eyes."

I cleared out my shed for ya and that's the thanks I get?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some partnerships like one of them to be a househusband or housewife so the house is always organised etc. I have a friend who’s now deceased husband did not want her to go back to work once they had a child even when that child went to school. He enjoyed knowing she didn’t need to work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" When you move down south, then I’ll listen to your argument for a parent to stay at home.

Using reverse logic - you could move up North?

I’d rather stick pins in my eyes.

I cleared out my shed for ya and that's the thanks I get?!"

It’s probably bigger than my flat but it’s still a no

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay.

I'm looking forward to my life slowing down. I intend on being very lazy. "

Yeah we had years of the treadmill. No virtue in staying on it longer than you need to.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay.

I think people get too caught up in the grind. Frantically working to buy stuff they don't need. I'm probably as guilty of that as anyone, but slowly trying to lose these bad habits. Give me time over money any day of the week!"

Yep. We don't have "stuff" but we have time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My opinion is that working for pay is a grossly over rated pastime and that if for any reason you can afford not to then you should grasp thatthey opportunity. Life has so much more to offer than the daily grind.

Totally agree. If I didn't have bills to pay, I wouldn't work at all. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing, but needs must.

Yeah. We gave up working for money as soon as we could. We're not wealthy and some people would definitely say we're lazy because we seem to live a slower pace of life than they do but I only think being lazy is a bad thing if it impacts on others in a bad way. We have loads of stuff to do, all the things we wished we had time for when we worked for pay.

I think people get too caught up in the grind. Frantically working to buy stuff they don't need. I'm probably as guilty of that as anyone, but slowly trying to lose these bad habits. Give me time over money any day of the week!

Yep. We don't have "stuff" but we have time."

Time is more valuable to me than 'stuff'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It all started to go wrong when we gave them the vote.

#slipperyslope

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By *oblovesyouMan
over a year ago

poole

Hang on OP, let me summon the maid & ask her opinion..... *rings little tabletop bell*

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It all started to go wrong when we gave them the vote.

#slipperyslope"

I wonder if I should do a thread asking if women should be allowed to work.

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By *itch and TwatCouple
over a year ago

Near Rushden Lakes


"It all started to go wrong when we gave them the vote.

#slipperyslope

I wonder if I should do a thread asking if women should be allowed to work."

Definitely - what could go wrong?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It all started to go wrong when we gave them the vote.

#slipperyslope

I wonder if I should do a thread asking if women should be allowed to work."

How about should Women be allowed to start threads?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It all started to go wrong when we gave them the vote.

#slipperyslope

I wonder if I should do a thread asking if women should be allowed to work.

How about should Women be allowed to start threads? "

No they shouldn't.

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By *arciocialWoman
over a year ago

Leicester

I suppose some will be lazy and some won't. Some will be at home because they can't be bothered to get a job, others will be staying home because if they worked their wages will just go on childcare.

I personally find it boring being at home, they can use bullshit excuses like they clean/cook, that doesn't take up 6 hours of the day. They may as well just be honest as to why they don't work and say yeah I spend a lot of the time sitting so sweet f all because I can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

IMHO

There should be no housewives because all work should be paid. Nobody else does anything for free. Why should people do unpaid work at home. Just a way of paying workers less. Doesn't even the word "house" "wife" reek of 100 years ago?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Why are most people assuming that of you don't do paid work you stay at home and get bored? Or at least stay at home.

It's absolutely possible to not go to a workplace but still go outside the home and lead an active and fulfilling life.

An ex colleague asked me what I do all day, I was aghast that she hadn't considered there was more to life than turning up for work every day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why are most people assuming that of you don't do paid work you stay at home and get bored? Or at least stay at home.

It's absolutely possible to not go to a workplace but still go outside the home and lead an active and fulfilling life.

An ex colleague asked me what I do all day, I was aghast that she hadn't considered there was more to life than turning up for work every day."

And if only that explains colleague knew what us lot got up to eh

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By *arciocialWoman
over a year ago

Leicester


"IMHO

There should be no housewives because all work should be paid. Nobody else does anything for free. Why should people do unpaid work at home. Just a way of paying workers less. Doesn't even the word "house" "wife" reek of 100 years ago?"

So any man or woman that does work around the house should be paid for it? So someone going out to work all day then coming home and doing their housework, what they deem necessary, should be paid? Who would pay them? It's their house, they create the mess and every household is different, so how would it be categorised as my level of tidiness is different to my neighbours.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Why are most people assuming that of you don't do paid work you stay at home and get bored? Or at least stay at home.

It's absolutely possible to not go to a workplace but still go outside the home and lead an active and fulfilling life.

An ex colleague asked me what I do all day, I was aghast that she hadn't considered there was more to life than turning up for work every day.

And if only that explains colleague knew what us lot got up to eh "

if only, I'm tempted to tell her now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not sure lazy is the right word. Priviliged maybe? To be in a position where they don't HAVE to work is definitely different to most people in today's society.

On the flip side there is also other circumstances to consider. Finding a job that fits around school hours is hard, childcare isn't cheap so it may be that they WANT to work it just isn't feasable. "

This is my situation AND I HATE IT!

Applying for voluntary work so I dint go stir crazy, somethings better than nothing I suppose being a single mum with 2 kids wasn't my plan so op if you want to look after my kids so I can afford to work?

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