It s hard work. And pretending otherwise just hides and ignores how really hard it is. The biggest shock I experienced when I became a mother was the loss of identity. I had to redefine myself, my goals, and my image of self. It is absolutely amazing how such a little person can change every single aspect of your life.
Mothers suffer economic consequences for having children.
The Price of Motherhood . The following ideas are taken directly from this book. It is work and should be compensated as such. The working mom sees the SAHM as a leech on her husband you know the bon bons and soaps stereotype. The SAHM knows from the hours she puts in with the kids that there s no way for the working mom to spend enough time with the kids.