Comments on: Sarah Palin and her children

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:56:35 +0000

I am a 50 year old woman. In my younger days I use to think that we could and should do it all. I still believe this today. But what has changed is now knowing that if we decide to do it all while we have young babies and children, there are consequences. Ultimately, our children miss out on having their Mom COMPLETELY there for them.

As women, we bear the gift and the burden of bringing lives into this world. I feel if we choose to utilize this gift, then we need to take FULL responsibility for it and be there for our children. Full-time.

By: andy

andy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:59:17 +0000

palin said she ‘didnt blink’ and said yes immediately when McBush asked her to be his running mate, so she didn’t have the fuzzy heart to heart talk the author of this article would like to have believed went on, this woman doesnt have ONE baby, she has THREE very young children including a special needs ( helloooo they are called ’special needs’ for a reason people ) also a pregnant teenager, I think shes VERY MUCH needed for the first job she started 20 yrs ago.. HER CHILDREN… She’s VERY pro-choice, but doesn’t seem to want to care for them on a daily basis once she has them. EVERY mother knows the kids needs run you ragged whether you work outside the home or not and to meet those needs takes TIME. And thats something not even money can buy.

By: PVG

PVG — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:48:55 +0000

I think it’s great to see a woman on the ticket. Sure, she’s got family to deal with. So what. Don’t we all. I think she’s a breath of fresh air. Someone who gets it for a change. I’m all for her.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:36:59 +0000

It is frightening to think that people can become so entranced by the hype that the media chooses to barrage us with while there is virtually no discussion on the support that this country does not offer its people so that women and men can make the same choices around work and family without sacrificing their ability to care for family members. Did anyone mention that we are one of only five countries in the world that do not offer PAID FAMILY LEAVE to both men and women?

We need to stop making decisions based on the hype and looking at what is truly important, including getting to know our local candidates so we are not blindsided at that critical moment.

This blog entry says it all for me: http://womaninwashingtondc.wordpress.com

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:02:41 +0000

I’m constantly amazed by the ugliness that has been brought out on both sides.

It’s like one big mommy war/abortion rally rolled into one.

Personally, I’m happy to have the choice to vote for someone who “walks the walk” when it comes to life–and I’m willing to give her the grace I think all mothers should give one another when it comes to career choices.

By: JayMonster

JayMonster — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:32:49 +0000

It is sad topic that is difficult to be right…er… correct about.

If she has the family and/or financial backing that her children are cared for and she works, then I don’t have an issue with that.

What I do have an issue with is that it is the GOP (yes I am over generalizing… but only a little) that says a “proper mother” is one that stays home to tend to her children. Well, if you believe that, then go practice what you preach, or just shut up about it.

Like a previous poster, I am more interested (and amused) at how a huge proponent of “abstinence only teaching” has a 17 year old pregnant daughter. Guess what… that experiment failed in your own family, stop trying to shove it on the rest of us, as you now have proof Ms. Palin… it doesn’t work… worse, it probably HINDERS safe practices and increases those unwanted pregnancies that you are so defensive of.

By: Kim @ Ponytaildiaries.com

Kim @ Ponytaildiaries.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:10:40 +0000

LOL. Lcreekmo, you’re welcome.

In all seriousness, though. My nine year old, my six year old and my six month old take their fair share of attention at all times and I don’t ever feel like one takes more than the other always. It fluctuates.

By: lcreekmo

lcreekmo — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:59:45 +0000

Kim, thank you for confirming that my 9yo is indeed perfectly normal in her neediness.

By: Ima Peccable

Ima Peccable — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:40:57 +0000

http://www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com/287/287/

“Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has been selected as John McCain’s choice for Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Governor Sarah Palin recently gave birth to her son who has Down syndrome. The Palins knew before their son’s birth that he would have Down syndrome.
The positive publicity this announcement brings is, regardless of your political views, a leap in the right direction for families of children with special needs, and especially those with Down syndrome.
Watching Trig grow up as the son of the Vice President of America (or simply as the son of a VP nominee) will be proof positive that a child with Down syndrome didn’t ruin this Mom’s life or serve as the end to her dreams.”

By: Kim @ Ponytaildiaries.com

Kim @ Ponytaildiaries.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:52:41 +0000

And I question Maria. A nine year old needs just as much attention, sometimes more, than a baby. I know. I have both.