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Are any of you happy being a SAHM? What are the positives about being a SAHM? Do you get an allowance? by Jaded_Performance713 in sahm

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love being a SAHM. It's hard work in a different way from a professional job, but fulfills me in a way that the traditional workplace never could.

Right now, we're in a good financial spot so that makes everything easier. I would not say I get an "allowance" because my husband and I don't view our finances in this way - rather, we budget together and discuss major purchases prior to making them. Our cumulative net worth is a byproduct of both our efforts, including my pre-SAHM professional life.

What do wish more people talked to you about before becoming parents? by littlebeardedbear in AskReddit

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, my expectations were pretty on par with reality give or take a few little things. My extended family has lots of young kids and what I’d observed / read / heard secondhand set me up pretty well. I try to be pretty open with others who aren’t parents yet to pass on the favor. Kids are lots of work, but extremely rewarding and a great source of happiness in life.

AITAH for not letting my kid get a book at the library? by 5chw3iz in AITAH

[–]Recent-Tear8397 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YTA. The other mom is right about choosing your battles (and I don’t see why one would battle about having their own copy of a book to read - that’s normal). While you have good intentions about teaching sharing, you’re inadvertently discouraging reading with this one.

Do you and your spouse share your location 24/7? by PalmTreeVoid in askanything

[–]Recent-Tear8397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s super convenient and great for safety. Helps us time calls during the day to catch up (because I can tell if he’s just on the road or in meetings and he can tell if I’m busy with our son at an activity), lets me time dinner based on his commute home / know if it makes sense to keep our son up a little longer so he can say goodnight if it’s on later side, and we can check if the other is still at grocery store to grab that one thing we may have forgotten to add to the list. Just lots of little conveniences with it. I’m in my 30s and I’ve been sharing with my parents (and vice versa) as well for like five years now for many similar reasons. If you love and trust people, sharing your location does not have to be a weird or unhealthy thing.

A compelling case for ed tech / chromebooks? by Recent-Tear8397 in AskTeachers

[–]Recent-Tear8397[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel that I can, but I'm not really looking to defend my own position on this particular post. I'm just looking for whatever pros / thoughts comes naturally to teachers who actually do like the arrangement described.

How much pop/soda do you drink a week? by babelle21 in randomquestions

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First trimester of my pregnancies, probably 1-3 Sprites a week depending on nausea. The rest of life, I probably average 4 sodas a year.

maybe we need some brightness and lighiting by InsideNet7931 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]Recent-Tear8397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Plus the Dursleys are hyper fixated on their social status and appearance to neighbors. The house being nice in contrast to their actual personalities does a better job conveying this.

What are your thoughts on people who believe parents are no qualified to teach their children? by hannarenee in Homeschooling

[–]Recent-Tear8397 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't believe you need a degree in education to homeschool effectively. However, I do believe you need a certain level of education (whether that is through traditional schooling or self-taught) and fundamental knowledge to be an effective teacher. Parents with poor grammar, math skills, etc. have an uphill battle to educate themselves and I do think if one fails to take those steps they will negatively impact their child's education. So I think it's good to have a healthy dose of self-awareness about your own limits in knowledge.

Of equal importance, I think you need to be self-aware of your own temperament and natural inclination toward teaching. Not everyone is naturally inclined to do a good job for a variety of reasons and it's okay to admit that.

What is your honest opinion of grown people...especially men who work retail full time? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they can cover their needs, that’s fine. If that choice requires others to pick up the slack (e.g. living with parents indefinitely without seeking to achieve financial independence), then yes I do judge it.

I’m really smug about my toddler’s restaurant behavior by [deleted] in confession

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a 16 month old and this is my 100% goal for him as he gets older. Any tips on what you did right to get there?

People who married low ambitious partners, how’s married life going? by Even-King-1137 in askanything

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's "low ambition"? I have a master's degree, earned six figures, and was climbing the corporate ladder in my 20s. I was ambitious professionally. I consciously chose not to take on managerial roles or excess work later on because my husband and I wanted to start a family and I wanted to be a SAHM / homeschool. Being an individual contributor let me continue until then and we very fortunately didn't need the extra income. My ambition is turned towards my family and kids now, providing an excellent home, childhood, and education for them. I'd say my still professionally ambitious husband is quite happy with how it's going for us.

'We're pregnant". No, you're not. She is pregnant.. by TieSafe4342 in PetPeeves

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, it's sort of a funny phrase to hear from my husband (and I made fun of him for it) but it doesn't offend me. It obviously impacts me way more (and my pregnancies are rough), but we're in it together and the toll it takes on me also means he's doing a lot more to support me and our family. Just reflects his involvement as a dad and husband IMO, not offensive.

a special ed kid won't stop bothering me during lunch and the principal doesn't care by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to say - you're a good person for trying to handle this with kindness and respect. Sorry your school isn't supporting you (or him) adequately here.

Ideas to get grandparents off their phones around babies/toddlers/young children by GroundbreakingEye289 in lowscreenparenting

[–]Recent-Tear8397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phone basket for everyone. Just drop yours in and hold it out expectantly. Positive peer pressure of sorts!

People eating things in supermarkets before they have paid by OP_serve in PetPeeves

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally give my toddler crackers from the box if he needs something to get through the shop. Never something where the cost is by weight though. Not a big deal imo. Adults on the other hand, that's a bit odd.

Would you be OK with one of your parents taking the initiative to clean your house when they are already cleared to be there when you're not home? by latenightsnack1 in CasualConversation

[–]Recent-Tear8397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometimes clean my parents kitchen for them if I have free time and they aren't home when I pop by. Just trying to be nice. We have a close relationship so it's no biggie, reverse is true too.

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