In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms
by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
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Book Reviews of In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms
Book Review: A Must-Read for Every Mother!
Summary: 5 Stars
I know with every fiber of my being that me staying at home with my daughter (and another on the way) is the best gift and blessing that I could give to her. Day Care, nannies, hired help, etc. could never even come close to the love, care and nurturing that only I as her Mother can give to my child. To say otherwise is just downright denial and a lie. I can't begin to understand how a woman can pawn off her child all day (or even half a day) and not know whether their child is truly getting the type of care and nurturing they get at home (and in all honesty they aren't - no matter how "good" the Day Care or Nanny may be). It is sad to me when a Mother doesn't feel the conviction that nobody can take care of her children as she can. A Mother should feel like a wild bear protecting her cubs (just try getting close to her and her babies and see what happens). To say that a woman who is a stay-at-home mom is somehow less of a woman, uneducated, lazy, dumb, etc. is a gross, disgusting, false LIE. As a woman who has worked in both Corporate America and now as a stay-at-home mom, I can honestly say I work a HECK of a lot harder and longer than I did when I sat at a desk behind a computer all day. If you are a stay-at-home mom, know that you are giving the best gift that you can to your child that will benefit them their entire lives, and that you are a smart, sexy, confident, productive woman who's able to handle not just raising her children, but caring for her home, her husband and a million other things! One last thing. Your child will look up to you MORE as a stay-at-home mom than someone who drops them off at Day Care and goes to work to show them they are "successful". When your child is older they will thank you that you sacrificed so much just for them rather than leaving them in the hands of hired help. Now, go do the right thing. :)Book Review: Mystified as to why people are rating this book so highly
Summary: 1 Stars
My mother gave me this book once my husband and I made the decision for me to quit my job and stay home with our baby, who was born Oct. 2008. While I had vaguely heard of Dr. Laura, I had never heard her on the radio nor read anything by her. I started reading this book and was immediately put off by the highly negative and uncompassionate tone of the book. When I quit my job, I was universally supported by all of my friends and family ... no one berated me "How could you give up your career???" The book seems to be written to women who feel like victims for making that choice. Nearly the entire book (which is rather repetitive and unorganized) is written like it has a chip on its shoulder from supposed pervasive criticism from society (she rails over and over at "feministas," like the average woman cares a whit about what Alice Walker thinks). Since no one criticized me for my decision, I felt puzzled at the author's combative tone. Deciding to quit my job was difficult, but most of all I felt extraordinarily lucky that our family could afford for me to quit my job. I know so many mommies who wish they could stay at home with their babies, but their financial circumstances do not allow that choice. In the entire book, Dr. Laura does not address women who work because they HAVE to work ... because their partner was laid off or because both parents have student loans to pay off or because they have had to financially support an ill family member, etc. etc. She just beats down working mothers so much I still feel ill thinking about it. Working mothers have a hard-enough road as it is without books like this. I think Dr. Laura must be a very abrasive and critical person in real life, and after reading this book I have no desire to ever read anything by her again.Book Review: Thank you!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a great reminder of why I chose to stay home with my kids. At times I have struggled with the stress and overwhelming feelings of being a SAHM to my 2 small children (ages 2 & 5yrs). Some days are hard and mundane, it would be easy just to walk out the door and go to work and leave my kids. But I cannot let go of that much control, I do not trust or want a hired worker to raise my children! I am so lucky and fortunate to be home with them. At times, the days may be long but the years sure fly. I cried while reading some of the letters and phone calls to Dr. Laura that she shares in the book. These personal stories gave me a renewed sense of my choice to be home. I strive to provide my children and husband a loving home that is safe, comfortable, organized, and close-knit. We live comfortably on 1 income, yes even in 2009! It's all about priorities-our family, health, happiness, and well-being are at the top of the list. Material things are not what our children will remember. I have wonderful memories of my childhood, my mom stayed home with all 4 of us. My mom has provided me great advice regarding my decision to stay home. I could "hear" a lot of her comments, thoughts, opinions through Dr. Laura! Thanks for praising SAHMs, it's a shame that many people think being "just a SAHM" is unimportant, lazy, and wasteful of one's education, experience, and work opportunities. I would highly recommend reading this book if you have any inclination to stay home or are a current SAHM-the praising is positive and just reinforced my choice to be home! Thanks Dr. Laura!!!Book Review: So Refreshing - All mothers should read this book
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank you, Dr. Laura, for standing up for motherhood and saying things that desperately need to be said in today's world. I absolutely loved this book. As a stay-at-home mom myself, I found this book to lift my spirits and inspire me to be a better mom. I also so appreciated the support and encouragement that she gives to stay-at-home moms.
In this wonderful book, Dr. Laura Schlessinger discusses the importance of being a stay-at-home mom. The main point of this book is that children NEED their mommies. Yes, day-care workers can take care of their physical needs, but nobody can give them the LOVE that can only come from their mother.
She says, "No matter how technologically and aesthetically spectacular a day care is, no matter how prestigious and expensive or cheap and available, there is no way on God's earth it can even compare to, much less surpass, the loving presence of a mother."
She goes on to discuss the benefits of being a stay-at-home mom, and how being one impacts children, marriages, and mothers themselves.
How refreshing to hear someone stand up for and affirm motherhood. In my opinion, being a mother is the most important job in the world, and I am so happy to hear someone agree so strongly. I also loved I Am a Mother, another book that stands up for motherhood.
Book Review: Husbands.... Why isn't this on the top of your list for your Stay At Home Mommies?
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book through Amazon this week as a gift to my wife to let her know how much she is appreciated for the smart, hard-working, family focused, loving wife that she is. In the last couple of days, my wife has sat next to me in the den reading out-loud anything that stands out, makes her laugh, makes her cry or reaffirms that our choice is the best for our family. I think we got through only a few chapters because of the discussion and emotions that arose from Dr. Laura's insights. Both of us have received immense pressure from family members to be a dual-income family so we can own a house, have better cars, or get to go on more trips. Or as they say, "Have a better life." I don't know when society made family all about having a "better life" than what others have. We are grateful for the struggles and sacrifices we've made for our daughter and soon to arrive baby. Each page truly meets its purpose in Praising Stay-at-home Moms.
HUSBANDS - trust me when I say this book says so much of what we think/feel about the hard work that our wife's do in raising the family. If your wife is stay at home, remind her how needed she is by society and by the little ones that look up to her (and us dad's too) each day.