I *really really* like that. It has a ring to it, don’t it?

And in fact, the need for women having options was sort of the topic of this original post.

I think it’s HOT in fantasy. I often fantasize about being raised from birth to be a slave. Being isolated, manipulated, molded, shaped into what “they” wanted me to be. But that’s my fantasy, not someone else’s. Obviously, it still happens whether I like it or not. People do all sorts of stupid things with their kids. However, society isn’t set up to support their “ideal”. So unless they are living on some compound where they can control everything about the society their children are growing up in, it’s unlikely to be effective in the long run.

It saddens me to think that a parent would choose to stunt their child in that way. And it is a deliberate stunting. I read not long ago about a guy who was given an orbital lobotomy when he was a child to change his personality. Would these people support lobotomizing their girls also if it killed their curiosity and will? I think some of them would, and that’s pretty sad.

As far as being a homemaker and full time parent, I see either/both as viable and important jobs for any gender. Men can and should have just as much input in the raising of their children as women. Those who opt out of that are missing out on something very important, but that’s their choice too.

That may well be the case. I honestly try to avoid the subject altogether these days. Most of my exposure has been on campus, where things can get a little radical. It’s funny, but I’ve never heard a mother/housewife discourage their kids from seeking a career if they wanted, but I hve heard career women discourage their daughters from being housewives (honey, don’t limit yourself like that kind of comments). And I have personally witnessed a teacher telling her students that being a mother was NOT an acceptable subject for “draw a picture of what you want to do when you grow up” assignment. I was in her class on an observation. When I asked about it after school was out, she said, “There’s no challenge, after all, anyone can be a mother and a housewife. It’s not like you have to be bright. I want my kids to expand their horizens.”

As for the women’s lib thing, no, not regional, just me. I don’t think my slang has changed much in the last 30 years. I still use “cool,” “neat,” and “groovy” in real life conversation.

Dave

I am old enough to remember watching “The Little Rascals” re runs. Spankie & Alfalfa’s HeMan Woman Haters Club was threatened by Alfalfa’s interest with the smart and savvy Darla. That was 70 years ago.

And… Though I firmly believe all persons should know how to cook and take care of their own home… I don’t believe that in this day and age, we need to be using precious resources in the schools to be teaching it. Is there not plenty of opportunities for on the job training while growing up. I taught my son how to take care of himself…it’s a life skill. Whether he chooses to use those skills or find someone to do them for him, is “his choice”

God damn…it’s a nudgy subject isn’t it.