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the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home in the twoie trap bestselling author and fox news contributor suzanne venker claims the twoie family is a trap. it encourages americans to think about family solely in terms of economics when in fact breadwinning is only part of the equation.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home with a special focus on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children the twoie trap helps women create a life where they can be successful both at home and at work in piecemeal fashion over the course of their lives. a career can be satisfying concs venker but it will neverpare to the rewards and satisfaction of motherhood well done.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the premise of the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home is that childrearing is no longer recognized for the enormous urtaking it is. having it all is an impossible goal for anyone male or female. the needs of children dont allow two married parents theeedom todicate themselves fully to something else.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home by suzanne venker forcs feminists have belabored the a that work should be at the center of womens lives and that motherhood wouldnt get in the way of this goal if society would simply cooperate.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home by suzanne venker in the twoie trap bestselling author and fox news contributor suzanne venker claims having it all is an impossible goal and trying to prove otherwise hasstroyed family life and m women miserable.
amazon customer reviews the twoie trap why im a stay home mom. been one for over 8 years and going strong. the beginning of this book preface why the author wrote the book but also seems too apologetic as to not offend other moms. i have read elizabeth warren and dr. laura on stay home mom and two ie trap. they were always straightforward unapologetic about the truth.
download pdf the two ie trap free online new books the premise of the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home is that childrearing is no longer recognized for the enormous urtaking it is. having it all is an impossible goal for anyone male or female. the needs of children dont allow two married parents theeedom todicate themselves fully to something else.
the twoie trap why middleclass parents are still the twoie trap does a good job of explaining why the middle class in shrinking. it disproves the notion that it is a sign of progress that women have entered the workforce in such large numbers. rather it is to simply keep up with inflation.
the twoie trap wikipedia the twoie trap why middleclass mothers and fathers are going broke is a 2004 popular nonfiction book by elizabeth warren and her daughter amelia warren tyagi. the book examines the causes of increasing rates of personal bankruptcy and economic insecurity in american households. it was reissued in 2016.
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For decades feminists have belabored the idea that work should be at the center of women’s lives, and that motherhood wouldn’t get in the way of this goal if society would simply cooperate. If husbands performed half the housework and childcare, if the government would invest in universal daycare and family leave, and if employers allowed parents to leave the office at 5:00 p.m., women could achieve the balance they so desperately seek. But the real reasons work-family balance remains elusive are much more complex.
In The Two-Income Trap, bestselling author and Fox News contributor Suzanne Venker claims the two-income family is a trap. It encourages Americans to think about family solely in terms of economics, when in fact breadwinning is only part of the equation. The burnout that results from not having someone home to do everything mothers have historically done is huge.
Not only do children lose out, marriages become stressed to the breaking point. Husbands and wives become locked in a battle over who’s going to do what on the home front. When that happens, many women view this as a marital problem when in fact the issue is time. There just isn’t enough. “The battles [between husbands and wives] aren’t always waged over actual chores or the inequity of handling them. The battle is over time,” writes Rhonda Nordin in After the Baby.
At the core of this debate, writes Venker, is the fact that raising a family is no longer valued or even recognized as an enormous undertaking. The needs of children simply don’t allow both parents the freedom to dedicate themselves fully to something else.
Fortunately, Americans are finally accepting this fact. Not only are more fathers staying home, the share of stay-at-home mothers rose to 29% in 2012, up from a modern-era low of 23% in 1999. This rise represents a reversal of the long-term decline in this group that had persisted for the last three decades of the 20th century—during which time feminists waved the flag of liberation.
But none of it feels liberating. Women are tired of trying to keep up with the demands of full-time work and childrearing. They’re tired of trying to prove themselves. The idea that women can ‘have it all’—pursue demanding careers, raise fabulous kids and remain perfectly sane along the way—is bogus. There are only so many hours in a day.
The secret to balance, for those who want it, is to accept that a woman’s life has seasons: a time for this and a time for that. Women who insist on doing everything at once are proving nothing except an allegiance to a dying movement. The era of “I am woman, hear me roar” is over.
Women can have most of what they want over the course of their lives, but not if they follow the cultural script feminists have laid out for them. Women need to adjust their expectations and accept that when we choose to have children, we choose a life of trade-offs. So do men.
We also need to broaden our view of what it means to be successful. Being important in the outside world is great, but it will never compare to the significance of our presence at home, and to the calming nature of that home when someone’s physically there. At the end of the day, it’s our personal success, not our professional success, that determines how happy we are.
“Dr. Laura” praises The Two-Income Trap: “Ms. Venker’s contribution to humanity, to families, to marriages, to women is huge. In a way, it is sad that she’s got to argue points to prove what ought to be a “given.” On the other hand, her arguments are beautifully crafted and right on target for today’s anti-childrearing atmosphere. My hope for you, the reader, is that after you read this book, you will be unwavering in your commitment to do the right thing, and reap the incredible rewards.”
In The Two-Income Trap, bestselling author and Fox News contributor Suzanne Venker claims the two-income family is a trap. It encourages Americans to think about family solely in terms of economics, when in fact breadwinning is only part of the equation. The burnout that results from not having someone home to do everything mothers have historically done is huge.
Not only do children lose out, marriages become stressed to the breaking point. Husbands and wives become locked in a battle over who’s going to do what on the home front. When that happens, many women view this as a marital problem when in fact the issue is time. There just isn’t enough. “The battles [between husbands and wives] aren’t always waged over actual chores or the inequity of handling them. The battle is over time,” writes Rhonda Nordin in After the Baby.
At the core of this debate, writes Venker, is the fact that raising a family is no longer valued or even recognized as an enormous undertaking. The needs of children simply don’t allow both parents the freedom to dedicate themselves fully to something else.
Fortunately, Americans are finally accepting this fact. Not only are more fathers staying home, the share of stay-at-home mothers rose to 29% in 2012, up from a modern-era low of 23% in 1999. This rise represents a reversal of the long-term decline in this group that had persisted for the last three decades of the 20th century—during which time feminists waved the flag of liberation.
But none of it feels liberating. Women are tired of trying to keep up with the demands of full-time work and childrearing. They’re tired of trying to prove themselves. The idea that women can ‘have it all’—pursue demanding careers, raise fabulous kids and remain perfectly sane along the way—is bogus. There are only so many hours in a day.
The secret to balance, for those who want it, is to accept that a woman’s life has seasons: a time for this and a time for that. Women who insist on doing everything at once are proving nothing except an allegiance to a dying movement. The era of “I am woman, hear me roar” is over.
Women can have most of what they want over the course of their lives, but not if they follow the cultural script feminists have laid out for them. Women need to adjust their expectations and accept that when we choose to have children, we choose a life of trade-offs. So do men.
We also need to broaden our view of what it means to be successful. Being important in the outside world is great, but it will never compare to the significance of our presence at home, and to the calming nature of that home when someone’s physically there. At the end of the day, it’s our personal success, not our professional success, that determines how happy we are.
“Dr. Laura” praises The Two-Income Trap: “Ms. Venker’s contribution to humanity, to families, to marriages, to women is huge. In a way, it is sad that she’s got to argue points to prove what ought to be a “given.” On the other hand, her arguments are beautifully crafted and right on target for today’s anti-childrearing atmosphere. My hope for you, the reader, is that after you read this book, you will be unwavering in your commitment to do the right thing, and reap the incredible rewards.”
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home in the twoie trap bestselling author and fox news contributor suzanne venker claims the twoie family is a trap. it encourages americans to think about family solely in terms of economics when in fact breadwinning is only part of the equation.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home with a special focus on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children the twoie trap helps women create a life where they can be successful both at home and at work in piecemeal fashion over the course of their lives. a career can be satisfying concs venker but it will neverpare to the rewards and satisfaction of motherhood well done.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the premise of the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home is that childrearing is no longer recognized for the enormous urtaking it is. having it all is an impossible goal for anyone male or female. the needs of children dont allow two married parents theeedom todicate themselves fully to something else.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home by suzanne venker forcs feminists have belabored the a that work should be at the center of womens lives and that motherhood wouldnt get in the way of this goal if society would simply cooperate.
the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home by suzanne venker in the twoie trap bestselling author and fox news contributor suzanne venker claims having it all is an impossible goal and trying to prove otherwise hasstroyed family life and m women miserable.
amazon customer reviews the twoie trap why im a stay home mom. been one for over 8 years and going strong. the beginning of this book preface why the author wrote the book but also seems too apologetic as to not offend other moms. i have read elizabeth warren and dr. laura on stay home mom and two ie trap. they were always straightforward unapologetic about the truth.
download pdf the two ie trap free online new books the premise of the twoie trap why parents are choosing to stay home is that childrearing is no longer recognized for the enormous urtaking it is. having it all is an impossible goal for anyone male or female. the needs of children dont allow two married parents theeedom todicate themselves fully to something else.
the twoie trap why middleclass parents are still the twoie trap does a good job of explaining why the middle class in shrinking. it disproves the notion that it is a sign of progress that women have entered the workforce in such large numbers. rather it is to simply keep up with inflation.
the twoie trap wikipedia the twoie trap why middleclass mothers and fathers are going broke is a 2004 popular nonfiction book by elizabeth warren and her daughter amelia warren tyagi. the book examines the causes of increasing rates of personal bankruptcy and economic insecurity in american households. it was reissued in 2016.