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To: Tamsey; anniegetyourgun
As a woman and homemaker, I agree that a woman's highest priority should be as caregiver for the children and wife in the traditional role.

The only child-rearing term worse than "parenting" and more supportive of the feminist agenda is "caregiving". That's because anyone, even a so-called day care teacher can give care to one's child. This concept is thoroughly modern and thoroughly radical; it has nothing to do with traditional roles. Given that, conservatives must be more careful not to use the language of the enemy and, thereby, give much ground to them.

With that in mind, I hope you are mistaken in your claim that you're a caregiver to your children; rather, I hope you are their mother.

24 posted on 11/26/2003 11:03:13 AM PST by Stop Legal Plunder
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To: Stop Legal Plunder
The only child-rearing term worse than "parenting" and more supportive of the feminist agenda is "caregiving". ...With that in mind, I hope you are mistaken in your claim that you're a caregiver to your children; rather, I hope you are their mother.

Oh, pish... I turned down a much desired promotion at Merrill Lynch 12 years ago when I found out I was pregnant and have been home full-time every moment since my first child was born. My entire focus since then has been on my children and I not only don't consider that a sacrifice or a technical position that even a teacher could perform, I consider my place as their full-time mother an honor and sacred gift.

Your criticizing me for using the term "caregiver" in the course of a political discussion is beyond silly... yes, I am very much their mother and thank God every day for that privilege and joy.

29 posted on 11/26/2003 11:27:45 AM PST by Tamzee (Pennsylvanians for Bush! Join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PA4BushCheney/)
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To: Stop Legal Plunder
With that in mind, I hope you are mistaken in your claim that you're a caregiver to your children; rather, I hope you are their mother.

Given that this woman not only stays at home to take care of her child and her husband and home but does so willingly and proudly, your nitpicking at terminology is ridiculous to say the least. How about, damn good job?

35 posted on 11/26/2003 11:47:55 AM PST by ShadowDancer
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