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Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 11:31:26 AM
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AnnaLDavis
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Do you feel like Sarah Palin as a vice president would be a good example for our daughters?
I think that she is a good example of confident female Christianity, but her choice to take on such a consuming job during the active parenting years should be a topic of discussion with our girls.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 4:09:46 PM
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but her choice to take on such a consuming job during the active parenting years should be a topic of discussion with our girls.
is it really OUR place to "second guess" the prayerful choices and decisions of others?
Whether it's Sarah Palin's job, the choices one makes in educating their children or anything else....and, here's a good one: my wife's doctor is the wife of a Pastor! (how often do you hear about something like that!)
God doesn't give the SAME answer to EVERYONE....and, doesn't lead EVERYONE down the same path of life.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 7:45:14 PM
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What they both said!!!
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 7:57:51 PM
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I would never second guess another's decisions and what led them to make them. I cannot look at Sarah Palin and say that she is making a mistake by choosing to make service to our country a priority while having young children at home. I might not make the same decision...but then again I might.
Perhaps Sarah Palin looked at where this country is heading and looked at her children and said "I have a chance to make a difference, to protect not only my children, but all children in the United States. If I fail to made the decision to serve, and the country continues on this path, MY children, as well as other children, will pay the price."
Sarah Palin's husband also needs to be figured into this mix. He appears to be very supportive of her career and helps with the childcare and other duties. Just because the "normal" family pattern is not followed, does not mean that it doesn't work and work well.
I think that Sarah Palin is an outstanding role model for our daughters. She is a beautiful woman with a brain. Goes against the stereotype. If I had a daughter, I would certainly hope that, if she chose to model her self against any public figure (which I would discourage), she would choose Sarah Palin over Brittany Spears or any of the other mindless, so-called beauties.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 8:26:49 PM
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I think that she is a good example of confident female Christianity, but her choice to take on such a consuming job during the active parenting years should be a topic of discussion with our girls.
I'm one year older than Sarah Palin. All my life as well as hers, we've heard the message that women can have it all. Why is it that the feminist crowd is not happy with her? As someone else pointed out, her husband needs to be considered in the equation. No one has asked if he's continuing to work. Even if he is, so what. It seems to be expected of most middle class families now that, if both parents are together, both work.
My wife, who was born and raised in Alaska, has been a stay at home mom for the past year. Nearly every time I meet someone new, I get asked, "What does your wife do?" Upon hearing she's a stay at home mom, many then follow up with a comment that I must be wealthy. Far from it. We've chosen to do without some of the toys that so many deem necessities.
Is she a good example for my daughters? You betcha!
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 10:10:44 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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No one has asked if he's continuing to work.
I'm pretty sure he quit his job(s) to be a SAHD now, but I haven't fact checked it...
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I cannot look at Sarah Palin and say that she is making a mistake by choosing to make service to our country a priority while having young children at home. I might not make the same decision...but then again I might.
There are alot of women in the military and I don't see anyone saying they should all be staying home... And it can be just as demanding, with long training and then the possibility of deployments.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/10/2008 10:10:52 PM
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God doesn't give the SAME answer to EVERYONE....and, doesn't lead EVERYONE down the same path of life.
AMEN!
I don't really see why it is necessary to have that discussion with our daughters just because she is possibly our next vice president. I don't know personally for me I feel like MY place is in the home not the work force. Do I think because someone else's place is in the work force that I am a better mom...NO! We all do what is best for our families and that doesn't make one woman a better role model than another. Believe me I have seen some SAHM who have no business being anyone's role model. IMHO it is the person and their character (what they stand for) that should be the topic of discussion, not their career status as a mom.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 5:20:13 AM
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I agree with the others - the first two posts here answered the question.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 6:30:40 AM
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The example that my husband and I set and the way we train up our children will have a much greater impact on them than Sarah Palin ever will. So to answer the op, no I'm not worried about the example she is setting.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 8:10:22 AM
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I don't have girls but as I talk to my boys about the decision she has made I always say, there are some women who CAN have a career and family both and handle it nicely. There are some women who can't. Neither are right or wrong; just different. I am a woman who can't do both but have to so I make the best with what I have.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 10:19:00 AM
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I believe she may be a "for such a time as this" kind of woman. *Not* the norm. Not necessarily even in a desirable position. But part of God's plan for this moment.
Maggie: could you elaborate? Are you saying it will be ok for her to be VP for a short period of time but not long-term?
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 10:22:04 AM
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I think she means like Esther . . . . "for such a time as this" (at least that's the first thing that came to mind for me).
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 11:30:05 AM
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I don't have daughters, but if I did, I would think she was a wonderful role model.
I think that in general, moms should be home with their little ones. However, if she has managed to continue breastfeeding while being governor, clearly she is managing to spend time with her kids. If her husband is willing to do the at-home stuff, and they are able to keep the family close to her while she is working, then I really don't see a problem.
Sarah Palin got to where she is out of a passion for her kids. I think she will be very good for this country, and you can't underestimate the worth of that.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 11:34:41 AM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Well, I would. Most especially when both parents are in the service.
In that case, I would probably agree with you. But I do think that are women who are called to military service...
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 1:20:21 PM
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I just found out today that I will give birth to a daughter, so I'll post.
I would have no problem with my daughter looking up to a woman like Palin who serves her country while raising children. I would explain to my daughter why we do not agree with Palin on certain issues, but the idea that she could be VP while nursing a baby? Doesn't bother me at all.
Note: My family is definitely pro-life, but that's not the only issue facing this country, and it's on some of the other things that I would explain to my girl where Palin and I don't agree.
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RE: Palin and our daughters - 9/11/2008 4:55:00 PM
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It is fascinating to me that at a time in America when the large majority of babies diagnosed with Downs Syndrome are destroyed in abortion, Palin's youngest has Downs Syndrome, and he is in the spotlight as a precious, wonderful blessing to their family and the world. They aren't ashamed of him, they don't consider him a burden, and they dote on him as much as they would on any perfectly formed child.
He does seem to be the apple of their eye. I loved it that they brought him to her speech at the RNC convention. They are proud of him and they don't want to hide him away. It's quite refreshing.
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