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Being a mother is not a simple job. It takes dedication, perseverance, and a whole lot of sacrifices. You bring a life into this world, put your heart and soul into nurturing your baby, care for them, and inculcate values in them so they grow up to be good human beings. It might sound like it’s an easy task but it is a huge responsibility and cannot be taken lightly. C.S Lewis once said that being a homemaker is the ultimate career and all other careers are made to support the ultimate career. Something to think about, right? It is often said that a mother’s job is a thankless one and as much as that is true, it is quite fulfilling because it is a spiritual experience rather than a worldly one.
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Women have been sacrificing their careers for motherhood since the beginning of time. Ever since women started pursuing their careers and breaking barriers, they’ve been unstoppable. But the one thing that deters them from having successful careers is motherhood. Not that they are complaining, but they choose to put a pause on their careers to be a full-time mother. While it has been a conflict for many women, some of them simply choose motherhood without a doubt.
It might not be an easy choice but most of the time, mothers sacrifice their careers without second thoughts and choose motherhood. We’re all familiar with the term “maternal instinct” and it is a strong feeling, probably stronger than the gut feeling that tells you that you need to be there for your child. And mothers have no problem listening to that voice. They do it quite willingly and happily.
Motherhood Begins, Career Ends
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According to a survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the number of highly educated women in urban areas who are abandoning their professional lives to become full-time mothers is rapidly growing (1). Many women revealed that being a working professional and raising children is quite complex in a world that is constantly changing. Besides, these mothers agree that raising their children makes them feel fulfilled. Hence, they don’t mind doing it full-time.
Another scenario saw women choosing their professions and rejecting motherhood. To keep up with the high cost of living, women choose to stay away from the expenses that a child brings and focus entirely on a strong career path. However, the number of women who choose this is significantly lower than the ones who choose motherhood. But in places like Switzerland, around 40% of women are childless and some other delay motherhood for as long as they can.
Not About The Money
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Several women choose motherhood because of the responsibility and dedication it entails. Plus, you get to bring life into this world and watch your kid grow into a beautiful person. There are many challenges that one faces with motherhood. Women who are homemakers do not make money and have to depend on others for money. This sometimes lowers their confidence. But interestingly enough, Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar openly endorsed that motherhood deserves the highest salary as it is a never-ending full-time job.
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Imagine tons of pre-schools and creches making money to take care of kids. Those places are quite expensive. A mother essentially does the same work, maybe more, without getting paid any dough for it. The real question is, is it possible for women to have a career and be a successful mother? We don’t know the answer for sure but we do know that it is a choice made by womenfolk everywhere. We hope that there is a way to fill the void of a lost career for moms who chose to raise children full-time so that it doesn’t hamper with their self-worth and self-esteem. What are your thoughts on the issue? Comment below and let us know.
