Housewife: a married woman whose sole job is doing housework, caring for her family, and managing household affairs.
No thank you! Not only do I hate the term "housewife", but I also do not like the idea that my sole responsibility in life is to stay home, cook, clean, and do laundry! Here are 10 reasons that being a housewife would not be ideal for me:
1. I am an independent woman.
I do not wish to spend my life sitting at home, waiting for my husband to come home from work. Although as a mother, your children often rely on you, I would like to instill a sense of independence in them as well! I would love to show them that things in life are earned and not handed to you. I cannot think of a better way to show my children this than by going out and getting a job and working hard to provide for myself.
2. I want to create my own dream.
Success in life comes from hard work and determination! I wish to work hard and create my own dreams. Everyone is entitled to their own hopes, dreams, and ambitions. Achieving your dreams takes hard work, dedication and sacrifice. My dream is not to sit at home being a housewife. You shouldn't rely on a man for everything, including achieving your dreams!
3. I enjoy working.
I enjoy waking up in the morning and knowing that I will accomplish something at work today! I enjoy the social interaction that the workplace provides. I enjoy having a sense of responsibility and accomplishment after a hard day's work.
4. I'm educated.
The fact of the matter is that I am intelligent. I am aware of the things going around in the world around me and have opinions on political issues! I do not wish to spend my days doing laundry or cleaning the house. I would rather be experiencing the world and enriching myself.
5. It would not make me happy.
I earned a college degree that I intend to use. I do not want to put my career goals on hold for the sake of my husband or children. I know that being a housewife, at least at this point in my life, would not make me happy. It is not a goal that I wish to attain. I love my life, enjoy being independent, and find purpose in working. I do not desire to be a house wife.
6. I probably wouldn't get any chores done.
I don't believe that household chores are a full time job. Being home, I would get distracted and probably spend all day being lazy on the couch! I would like household responsibilities to be split fairly among house members. Giving children basic chores gives them a sense of responsibility at an early age. I would love to bond with my children by showing them how to cook, do laundry, and clean.
