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Sometimes I feel like I'm not recognized for all of my abilities. Because I am Mormon married at 21 I must be this naive and child-like individual who doesn't know how to learn or read a book and must have never done anything to contribute in her life. The people who are closest to me "say" they think I am smart and capable, but I am pretty sure they do not really feel that way. I could put together a resume for them, but why should I have to do that to gain the respect I deserve from the people who are closest to me. It makes me angry when I think about it. Being a stay-at-home mom is the only thing I have ever wanted to do and it is the most important work in the world. I feel privileged to have this job and I know it is a great work that God has entrusted me with. How could raising up the next generation be put below a Billing Specialist, or Administrative Assistant, or a receptionist for a corporate offices, etc.? All of these things I could start and do right now and I know I could work my way up to something even bigger. Most people don't think that I am capable, or even know how a business runs, or how the economy works, or even how a computer works. Trust me I know all of these things and I use this knowledge to run my own family. (I feel the need to express this is not time spent sitting around on my butt doing nothing. I'm plenty busy and plenty productive, I do a lot. The stay-at-home mom's that are bored, simply aren't doing enough). It is an upside down world we live in people, that I should even worry about people thinking I am capable of these things when I am doing the most important work in the world. I guess I needed to write this post to remind myself. I blame it on the evilness that is Feminism. Ironically the one movement that was suppose to create equality for women has created a perception of inequality for women in working at home as a mom. Ironic, don't you think?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
A quote worth noting
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"When Frederich Nobel, the inventor of Kindergarten in 19th-century Germany, fashioned his idea he did not have a 'garden of children' in mind, but a metaphor as teachers as gardeners and children as the vegetables. Kindergarten was created by a way to break the influence of their mothers on their children. " -John Gatto
This time of year there are a lot of mothers expressing anxiety over having to give up their children to Kindergarten. Sometimes I want to tell them, "You don't have to!" I think the above quote says it all.
I am a mother and I am more than just a maid and a cook. I am a teacher. I refuse to let others have such a prominent influence on them. Young minds are ripe, I'm going to stuff them with all the information about goodness and proper learning that I can.
"When Frederich Nobel, the inventor of Kindergarten in 19th-century Germany, fashioned his idea he did not have a 'garden of children' in mind, but a metaphor as teachers as gardeners and children as the vegetables. Kindergarten was created by a way to break the influence of their mothers on their children. " -John Gatto
This time of year there are a lot of mothers expressing anxiety over having to give up their children to Kindergarten. Sometimes I want to tell them, "You don't have to!" I think the above quote says it all.
I am a mother and I am more than just a maid and a cook. I am a teacher. I refuse to let others have such a prominent influence on them. Young minds are ripe, I'm going to stuff them with all the information about goodness and proper learning that I can.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Decency and kindness to our fellow man
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There is something to be said about what Jesus taught when he said, "Do unto others...," you know the rest. Facebook can drum up a lot of drama. A recent comment I saw on my news-feed had to do with someone complaining over a door-to-door salesman that came to their door even though they have a "No Soliciting" sign. While I understand being annoyed over such a thing as a solicitor, (we've all been there), I still think these people deserve kindness. The person commenting on Facebook handled the situation pretty well and I don't blame her for being upset. However, it made me think of the people who slam the door and yell at these people who are just trying to earn a living like the rest of us. It also made me think of the times I went door-to-door asking for donations to a charity and how I would see those "No Soliciting" signs, automatically thinking the homeowners were probably grouchy people. I always walked away from those homes and never knocked. Hopefully they weren't people who desired to be charitable, because they missed out on that chance.
This is just something to think about. Even though these people can be one of the cliched "most annoying" people, they still deserve our kindness, because we are all trying to live in this world. As long as you're not mooching off the rest of us via government "taxation", I'll be nice to you.
There is something to be said about what Jesus taught when he said, "Do unto others...," you know the rest. Facebook can drum up a lot of drama. A recent comment I saw on my news-feed had to do with someone complaining over a door-to-door salesman that came to their door even though they have a "No Soliciting" sign. While I understand being annoyed over such a thing as a solicitor, (we've all been there), I still think these people deserve kindness. The person commenting on Facebook handled the situation pretty well and I don't blame her for being upset. However, it made me think of the people who slam the door and yell at these people who are just trying to earn a living like the rest of us. It also made me think of the times I went door-to-door asking for donations to a charity and how I would see those "No Soliciting" signs, automatically thinking the homeowners were probably grouchy people. I always walked away from those homes and never knocked. Hopefully they weren't people who desired to be charitable, because they missed out on that chance.
This is just something to think about. Even though these people can be one of the cliched "most annoying" people, they still deserve our kindness, because we are all trying to live in this world. As long as you're not mooching off the rest of us via government "taxation", I'll be nice to you.
Introduction of Starfish
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There will be two authors on this blog, Starfish and FRSC.
I am known as someone who voices her convictions readily. If I read something bothersome somewhere, or hear something somewhere, I am ready to vent about it as if to correct it. I usually turn to the same kind and understanding resources, but part of me wishes I could reach more people. I have my own blog which is geared toward family journal-keeping and I intend to keep it as such. It is also a private blog and my notions would only reach a few people. I have intended to make my own blog where I can spout off my opinions and testimonies for a long time now. I'm finally doing it and I hope you enjoy it.
I will say forthright; I am a conservative leaning toward libertarian American. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. All of this influences my convictions. I am not a clever writer. I will try to be brief and to the point, since I don't want to bore people and make them want to stop reading before they finish. However, I will try to be convincing my readers of my conviction which I am writing about. I do not represent my church as an institution or official spokesperson, and I will never claim to. I do hope to be a genuine good example of a Mormon and disciple of Jesus Christ. This is merely an opinion and belief blog.
I also have a level of humor that can often be dry or undetected. I recognize this about myself and I hope you will please consider this as you read my posts. I do not intend to deeply offend others.
There will be two authors on this blog, Starfish and FRSC.
I am known as someone who voices her convictions readily. If I read something bothersome somewhere, or hear something somewhere, I am ready to vent about it as if to correct it. I usually turn to the same kind and understanding resources, but part of me wishes I could reach more people. I have my own blog which is geared toward family journal-keeping and I intend to keep it as such. It is also a private blog and my notions would only reach a few people. I have intended to make my own blog where I can spout off my opinions and testimonies for a long time now. I'm finally doing it and I hope you enjoy it.
I will say forthright; I am a conservative leaning toward libertarian American. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. All of this influences my convictions. I am not a clever writer. I will try to be brief and to the point, since I don't want to bore people and make them want to stop reading before they finish. However, I will try to be convincing my readers of my conviction which I am writing about. I do not represent my church as an institution or official spokesperson, and I will never claim to. I do hope to be a genuine good example of a Mormon and disciple of Jesus Christ. This is merely an opinion and belief blog.
I also have a level of humor that can often be dry or undetected. I recognize this about myself and I hope you will please consider this as you read my posts. I do not intend to deeply offend others.
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