Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for August 25, 2002
August 24, 2002
August 26, 2002
Transcript:
Connor: Well, it's the turn of the century, Honor...a time of renewal for us all. A time to look toward the future... Honor: Yes, Da...out with the old ideas and in with the new ones! Connor: You'll be 14 years old this year...any thoughts on what you want to be? Honor: Well, umm...yes... Connor: Good! So what will it be then? A teacher, nurse, or the highest calling for a girl, wife and mother? Honor: I'm going to be a suffragette. Connor: You realize, of course, that's not a profession... Honor: Neither is housewife, da... "To see the whole story of Honor's life, go to the Honor section on the website.
It’s insulting to act as though the role of caring for a family is less valuable than a paid profession. I respect other women’s right to choose to work for pay, but am appalled at the number of people (men and women) who don’t respect my right to place the care of my family and shaping of the future (as a mother) above the money I could make as a career woman or the accolades I would receive in a professional environment. [and before some of you even think it, not every woman who works “has to”… many could choose to sacrifice some material things to be home with their kids if they really wanted to] This seems to be a common “liberal” thought pattern… ‘you are free to choose… as long as you choose what I think you should choose.’