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Subject: Re: Motherhood ambivalence?

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Astrid

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Date Posted: 11:57:09 07/08/02 Mon
In reply to: Jen 's message, "Re: Motherhood ambivalence?" on 07:24:49 07/08/02 Mon

"I wonder if it is a generational thing. It seems like a LOT of people in the Baby Boom and later generations expect too much from life in general--as if they are *entitled* to constant stimulation, fulfillment, and personal bliss. Maybe we have too much leisure time to devote to angst, who knows?"

Yup, good insight IMO. It's almost as if people are biologically unable to be content with their lives.

OTOH, I agree that our society makes being a mother much rougher than need be. I blame that on the loss of community, where we shared our child rearing responsibilities with other extended family and friends, and where we socialised without having to leave our dwellings.

Astrid

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Motherhood ambivalence?	Siannach	15:16:17 07/08/02 Mon
Re: Motherhood ambivalence? -- Scipio, 20:39:19 07/08/02 Mon Re: Motherhood ambivalence? -- M23, 20:43:43 07/08/02 Mon