Oh, the stigma...

I consider myself to be a pretty intelligent person. I enjoy engaging conversation about politics, literature, current events and the like. I am currently trying to finish my degree in school. I don't intend to allow all of this to simply drop when I become a mother. However, I do intend to become a SAHM. I know that some of you might think that this is a bit of a contradiction, but it most certainly isn't. Just because a woman decides to stay at home to act as the primary caregiver for her children does not mean that she will automatically become a Stepford Wife, with no motivation outside of keeping everyone else around her happy. Also, I'd like to point out that just because a woman decides to remain dedicated to her own career, that doesn't mean that she is a selfish person whose children will grow up stunted. I firmly believe that it's completely up to the person to choose, and for everyone who comes in contact with that choice to be supportive. That also leads to it being necessary to acknowledge the man's sacrifice whatever he decides, i.e. being the primary breadwinner, or staying home. I think that if you absolutely have to say something negative, then you ought to stick to those instances where you disagree with how someone is doing something, instead of what they chose to do.
Just my two cents.