Kolleen

>Annette wrote:
[snip]
> They are good people, very bright, and
>have high-paying jobs that make a difference in our community.

This sounds like all one could expect from a valued person in the
community.

>On the other
>hand, they could work harder. They could be doctors or teachers (as some of
>their parents were) and they're not.

A dear r/l friend of mine has two daughters, both are doctors. And while
I've met them and they are also wonderful people, I can't say they are
more of an attribute to society than say a farm worker. (Well, actually
personally I revere a farm worker far and above a radiologist, but thats
my own bias *smirk)

Just today we were talking, happy new year and all, and she asked me if I
was 'just going to stay home and be just a mom now that I'm back in
town.' *smile*

She also stated that her daughter is going to return to work now that the
new baby is almost 3 months old. Her older boy is 2ish. She went on to
tell me that her daughter isn't the type to stay home 'because she needed
more of a challange than motherhood.' Again, I smiled.

I've been on top side of executive managment. I've made some pretty big
bux in my life. And the most important and challanging work I'm doing now
is staying at home. Its MUCH easier to go off to work somewhere.

What a shame that anyone should perpetuate the downplaying of roles and
up-playing of classes in our society. A damn shame.

>I wonder if had they had watched less
>TV growing up, would they be harder workers.

Annette, can you please explain what you mean by 'harder workers'?
I know a lot of doctors and teachers that take the easiest way out to get
through the day, and are very unhappy people. These people are selfish
and not apart of the community in a way that deems them valuable.

Additionally, being a 'harder' worker doesn't make you a 'smarter'
worker or more valuable in any way. Like the expression of 'running
around like a chicken without a head'.

>If anything, from what I've
>seen, watching TV makes people a bit more willing to lay back and relax.
>Does anyone else think that?

TV is a major issue. Its something that can definately be bantered back
and forth.
Yet, I don't find 'laying back' and 'relaxing' anything but great
attributes of a lifestyle we all should aspire to.

regards,
kolleen

Sarah Carothers

On Tue, 1 Jan 02 22:08:52 -0500, Kolleen wrote:
>
>Just today we were talking, happy new year and all, and she asked
>me if I
>was 'just going to stay home and be just a mom now that I'm back
>in
>town.' *smile*

You could have told her "no, but I am going to be working out of my
home. I'm taking on a new job as educational consultant, chef,
chauffer, counselor, physical activities coordinator, child nurturer,
etc. It's going to be such a rewarding job... I'll be influencing the
next generation!... the generation that's going to one day be taking
care of us!"
~xx~ ~xx~ ~xx~
Sarah Carothers
puddles@...



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