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Mennonite Mom Chat: Making DIY popsicles + discussing working moms vs. stay at home moms

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@sarahswain88 3 года назад

There are also those of us (myself included) that work outside of the home for various reasons, but WISH we could stay at home with our children. Just because a mom works outside of the home doesn’t mean that’s her dream or her priority. My husband is a full-time pastor with a score of health issues, and I work outside of the home to provide my family with good health insurance. My heart’s desire is to be at home with my kids - but I sacrifice for my family BY working full-time.

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Yes! This is a topic I addressed in a past q and a. It's so hard to hear from you moms who WISH for the stay at home life. Make me feel very privileged. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

@Jessicaw1106 3 года назад

Absolutely! I’m in the same boat as you and would do anything to be a SAHM, but it’s just not an option for us financially. Being outside the home working is definitely a sacrifice, but I know it’s the role my family needs me to be in right now ❤️

@spunkycat6144 3 года назад

THIS. This is a real thing. And you keep going strong. I don't even have kids or a husband and I can barely hang on, but I must work to have a place to live.

@ksharpe8137 3 года назад

Very well said! Not all Moms have that option. God bless you and your husband for your work in His kingdom.

@kathymccune2679 3 года назад

My heart goes out to you.

@feelingthebreeze6320 3 года назад

I think feminism often gets warped. Ultimately it's about giving women the same chance to live their lives as they want. And that definitely means stay at home moms! I love watching you live the life that is ideal for you ❤

@courtneymerkelbargo1452 3 года назад

I was raised with the assumption that I would be focusing on career full-time, whether children came into the picture or not - which is completely contrary to my parents where my mom was a SAHM! I was very blessed to be afforded the opportunity to go to college debt-free and graduated this year at 22 years old. I am newly married, and newly pregnant, and God just really worked on my heart while I was in school about how much of a blessing it is to raise a family, carry on a legacy and pass good values on to the next generation. I went back and forth and was fully convinced that I couldn't do anything else but be a mom, but with the encouragement of my wonderful husband, I've come to the place where I realize we have TOGETHER goals for our TOGETHER life and we're both business-minded. I have two side hustles going at the moment, but am prepping for my first little one to be here in October. Who knows how many children we will be privileged to have, but all I know is, they come first, and any capacity the Lord gives me after that, I want to use to create our dream home and work in whatever business interests me at the time.

@TheRadicalBlackConservative 3 года назад

...so I went to the bible. The most important statement in this whole video. Let me and all of us do that more. 💜

@samsosa7234 3 года назад

When I get leave periods from work I am SO fulfilled being a sahm, even if it’s temporary. I’m getting out for good in august and I can’t wait to keep the home permanently! It’s really what brings me joy. A lot of my friends are the opposite, they love working outside the home and that’s ok! Love your stance on this. Awesome video

@jukes243 3 года назад

So very happy for you, Sam. :o)

@lifestylewithgretter7325 3 года назад

So happy for you!!! I never had a profession I loved like being a mom. I been working from home for a year with my two boys and I love it ❤️

@samsosa7234 3 года назад

@@jukes243 thank you 🙏🏼

@samsosa7234 3 года назад

@@lifestylewithgretter7325 thank you! I’m definitely nervous. I’ll also be a full time student and I’m highly considering homeschooling my daughter. Do you find it overwhelming?

@charlotta5660 3 года назад

For me a big part of feminism is about freedom of choice. The freedom to choose being a sahm or work or study or doing it all. I love cooking, baking, canning etc but I couldn't be a stay at home mom because I need to do other things to feel good about myself and my life. I have much more patience when I'm with my child if I make room for other parts of me as well. I think that makes me a better mother in the long run.

@RudyJP 3 года назад

agree 100%!

@lifeaccordingtocynthia5657 3 года назад

@@RudyJP Disagree 100% Feminism ruined the women AND men in our country, and is responsible for millions of abortions....

@RudyJP 3 года назад

@@lifeaccordingtocynthia5657 Our bodies, our choice! Some women have multiple miscarriages and we don’t sterilize them. That’s a lot of wasted fetuses, too!

@Lea2008-k8b 3 года назад

@@RudyJP What about the right of the baby? They are living being too. A miscarriage happens naturally and that is awful

@RudyJP 3 года назад

@@Lea2008-k8b natural or not, the fetus is still dead. If you believe a fetus is “living”, you better start prosecuting all the women who continue to conceive and miscarry.

@j8n8ll8 3 года назад

I love your videos and visiting with you while I do my chores at home. This is the first time I think I’ve disagreed with you about anything and I was so shocked! I think feminism can be a positive thing and true feminists encourage women to live the life they want. We should all have the opportunity to fulfill our passions. Also, I was very lucky to be raised by my stay at home dad after he got hurt and my mom had to support us. My dad is the gentlest, most nurturing man in the world and even though I missed my mom, I didn’t lack any of the love and affection. I hope we can give dads credit where it’s due - their love and presence is every bit as important!

@jamieanthony6527 3 года назад

I met my husband later in life, so we didn't have children, but I think that is just how my path went. I have furbabies, and have helped raise the children of friends. To me, the term "mom" has many meaning. I feel that for some of us, we are "mom' in not so traditional ways. It's just acceptance of others, and just following what we each need to do.

@jaroffireflies 3 года назад

Loving this chat :) My husband sings those verses from Proverbs to me every Friday night while we sit down to Shabbat dinner. It’s a custom in my religion for husbands to sing this song for their wives then :) I really love what you said about how she probably didn’t do all those things in every season of her life ❤️

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Oh, that's a neat tradition!

@jaroffireflies 3 года назад

@@MeganFoxUnlocked thanks :)

@CMBauer 3 года назад

That's so beautiful!

@jaroffireflies 3 года назад

@@CMBauer thank you! I’ve always thought it was a lovely custom long before I got married :)

@karenmariesmith3395 3 года назад

Good advice....everyone is different, we should not judge....just love each other

@heatherervin8321 3 года назад

I love being a stay at home mom! It’s soo rewarding and I get to be the main influence on my kids and watch them grow. The Bible is the best place to get answers on our role as women. Love that you are speaking out with confidence your beliefs because in the day we live in the media has worked so hard to make Christians look bad and they want us to hunker and hesitate to speak out.

@BioBioLove 3 года назад

Respectfully, I am not sure where you live but which media work to make Christians look bad? I live in Europe and thats definitely not the case. In the USA 65% of adults are Christians, and even world wide Christianity is the biggest religion. Again really respectfully, I dont see anyone silencing Christians, unless of course your circumstances are very different than what we experience.

@Lea2008-k8b 3 года назад

@@BioBioLove I believe there is a stigma against women in certain areas that choose to stay home and raise their children. Some church denominations do encourage that. A woman can be a Christian and help provide for her family. I do believe that if financially possible, and it is agreed by both parents it is helpful to have a parent ( notice I said a parent) home with the children. Christians many times do get a bad wrap, We have to remember Christians are human beings, they are not perfect. Sometimes the media doesn't always recognize that.

@heatherervin8321 3 года назад

I live in the US as the news here is biased against Christians, the public school system is against Christianity and even pushing to be more so (hence why most Christians are pulling their kids out now from public schools), our president is definitely against Christians. It’s definitely everywhere. I’m not sure if u re Christian or not but if u are it’s easy to see it.

@heatherervin8321 3 года назад

media definitely gets the upper hand in being heard because they’re not mostly Christian and they’re on a platform that is able to be heard and make it look like most of us believe the way they do, which is definitely deceitful. There’s been lots of censoring for those who speak out against media. They’ve been known to take down comments, anything that goes against what they promote.

@Lea2008-k8b 3 года назад

We are seeing the book of Revelations playing out in front of us.

@mikailbonham978 3 года назад

I feel like the pressure that comes onto young women is from society as a whole. People pressure others into feeling like they need to have kids even when they don’t necessarily think they want kids and they end up maybe neglecting their kids or not taking motherhood as importantly as they should.

@modernentrepreneurship 3 года назад

I’m glad that you are open about the fact that you don’t feel “nurturing”! I don’t feel nurturing either but I adore my children. However I work from home because I need to work to feel like myself! But I also love being able to be there if my littles need me for anything. Thank you for being so real.

@Lulufroofroo 3 года назад

I am a sahm to a two year old little girl. Leaving the workforce to stay home with her was very hard on me and I have dealt with a lot of depression around that but I also cannot bare the thought of having it any other way! Being that she's two now I have kinda figured out those issues surrounding the loneliness of it but it's just something I didn't expect when going into motherhood. I'm thinking when she is older I will probably start working part time but until then I love teaching her things. She also teaches me how to slow down and enjoy the little things more

@briannapeters4936 3 года назад

Totally understand this! I worked since I was 15. And stopped at 27 when I had my daughter. I wasn’t ready for the shock of just being home. It was a huge adjustment and I did feel lonely. I wasn’t sure how to cope and no one ever talked about this kind of feeling before so I didn’t know what was wrong with me! But now she’s almost 3, I have a 1 year old and another on the way due in November. It gets so much better! I think I’ve just fully accepted this role and not just as a “job” but as a gift from God. What we are doing in our homes with our children, will affect generations from now. Their kids, their kids kids and so on will hopefully all have learned something starting with us. How awesome is that?? Listen to Nancy Campbell’s podcast “from our home to yours”... if you get the chance! I listen to her once a week and just boosts me in the encouragement department :) I hope you enjoy this season of life 💕

@Reeshawd 3 года назад

The transition can be SO rough! I felt guilt for not bringing in money, the loneliness, feeling useless bc I didn't have a "job". It took me two years to get my footing at home mentally/emotionally. And really, no one talks about it! Now that I'm settled, the only thing I want to do is open my own business if I work at all. I have grown to appreciate myself and the hard work I do all day, just like when I was at work. What helped me, not saying it'd work for everyone, but I always shared my feelings to my husband. I tried not to be overwhelming lol but i could get in tears sometimes. We worked out times for us to hang out alone, and times I could leave and go to the gym or coffee shop to have some solitude. He also assured me that it was okay that I didn't contribute financially which would chip away at the guilt I felt about it. Everything else just took time.

@thespicyrose 3 года назад

Wow, Megan. This chatty video is just what I needed. I’m a mom of two and I never imagined a future where I’d be a stay at home mom. I have 3 college degrees and used to think it was a waste of my time to stay home. However, my point of view changed as I go through life and realize what a blessing it is to be there for my children on a daily basis. Not only do I care for them but I also take care of my dad and my in-laws. My life is unique but I know the care and service I provide to my family is highly valued by my loved ones. Thank you for the encouragement!

@user-xe1hh5lx6x 3 года назад

If being a stay at home mom is oppressive, sign me up! I will be oppressed all day, every day! This coming from a woman, wife and mother who works full time as a nurse in this crazy world!!!! I'd rather care for my family full time and reap those rewards than my patients. You want to change the world? It starts at home, ladies!!!! Nice exegeses of the text, girl!

@lindsaynewswanger3641 3 года назад

Love this! We have 5 boys and I am planning on transitioning to full time stay at home mom with a side hustle next year ♡ I love that you made the point that true balance never happens because life is always shifting as new seasons come.

@kariragan9516 3 года назад

Hello from Canada! I'm a PA transplant to BC, Canada and always love watching your videos and seeing peeks of familiar places around Lancaster :) LOVE that insight into the Greek meaning of keeper at home. I think anytime we get outside of our own opinions and back to the foundations laid in scripture that's where we find the most joy, balance and content in this journey as women. You're inspiring, Megan!

@springrain777 3 года назад

What a lovely, kind & helpful chat. Yes this video did hit in some way, maybe a few😁👍🏻. I appreciate your friendly & gracious challenges & encouragements. May God so bless you & your precious family.

@katem2411 3 года назад

It really needs to be about personal choice - the most important thing for kids seems to be having parents who are mostly happy/contented with their lives. Miserable parents whether at home or working away usually aren't able to give their kids their best. I always knew that if I had children I wanted to mostly stay home with them - but none of the men I dated saw the value of women's work and all told me that they expected to have a wife who worked full time and kids would be fine in daycare. Money was their priority and they didn't see that having a mom mostly stay home with the children as being worth the sacrifices. So - no husband or kids for me. I don't want to parent with someone who didn't value/prioritize the same things I did. Appreciation to all the moms and dads out there who are doing the best they can for their kids.

@reneeandrews 3 года назад

Each mom should do what she wants/needs to do without fear of reproach from other moms. When my kids were young I had to work to make ends meet. I had always wanted to be a stay at home mom, but you do what you have to do. We did live in Silicon Valley at the time so that didn’t help. Now, I am fortunate enough to not have to work anymore and I now do daycare for my grandson. It is amazing! Bottom line is let’s all take an example from Jesus and always be kind and say kind things. I love your channel, it the video I wait for anxiously each Thursday. Keep it up!

@CassieDeJarnett 2 года назад

Thank you for bringing a biblical perspective to the working VS stay an home mom discussion! I think you navigated this beautifully!!

@Rach4729 3 года назад

I understand Proverbs 31 as being multiple women. Being portrayed as examples we can strive for. A reminder though in Biblical times women had servants they weren't doing all the things by themselves like we do today! Cut yourselves a break Moms you're doing a great job!

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Wow! Never thought of the servant aspect!

@EmeryShae 3 года назад

The culture was also multigenerational. So mothers and daughters working together, as well as servants. I don’t think our western way of living really fits well with this.

@papillon782 3 года назад

As long as we are staying humble and seeking God's will for our lives, He will provide the confidence to know we are doing what's right for our own family.

@callyjosephine1118 3 года назад

I appreciate your honesty. When you said, “I’m not the most nurturing” I resonated with that. I know I’m a good mom. But I’m not the super nurturing mom. Honestly my husband is much more so than me. You’re right - we all have different gifts🙏🏽🙏🏽

@mickeybell2633 3 года назад

I'm a stay at home Mom after working most of my adult life. I had my Daughter when I was 43. This season of my life had been the most rewarding experience and leaving the work force was difficult but I'm so glad I did it.

@emilyzacharias2213 3 года назад

Your videos are literally the highlight of my week!!!

@spunkycat6144 3 года назад

Me too. I do a little dance.

@ashleyathome1 3 года назад

Love how politely blunt you are. 😊

@cindywaldrop4287 3 года назад

I love the insight on the Titus scripture! I’m really glad you are you, and that you’re willing to share that insight with us. You’re a great example, Megan ♥️

@Sisterlisk 3 года назад

I LOVE hearing your unfiltered thoughts - more, please!

@BickyToya 3 года назад

Oh I need this. I have 4 kids 5 and under and my house needs cleaned and laundry needs done and I just want to sleep 🤣

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Awwww, I'll try to keep your mind occupied while you do some mundane tasks.

@marloflanagan7421 3 года назад

I'm the mom of two grown daughters, 22 and 24. I worked from the time they were 6 weeks old. They are independent and kind and resourceful. I would have loved to stay home, but it wasn't in the cards. I agree that everyone should just do what makes them happy.

@jodytigges1830 3 года назад

We should not judge each other, period. Moms, non-moms, never moms,… Let’s just be supportive of one another.

@acouillard7 3 года назад

Couldn't have said it better myself Megan! Thank you! I am a stay-at-home mom of 3 kiddos with a business on the side and podcast. When I'm passionate about something I go all in. It's always been part of my personality. It is a lot of hard work and many times I feel overwhelmed by it all. But the importance of unplugging from social media and taking short breaks is so important.

@utjethiessen 3 года назад

Megan these are easily becoming my favourite videos that you do to watch/listen to ☺️☺️ So many good thoughts. This topic is exactly what I’m in the midst of trying to figure out. Thanks for being such a wonderful resource in this space!

@rachelschlesener-whiteside271 3 года назад

I also was told by my mom once was is your always a mom be at home or working outside the home a mom is a mom 24/7.

@athaleaclaypool8388 3 года назад

I am a stay at home mom for multiple reasons.. 1. Because it’s what I wanted to do. 2. Because my entire paycheck would of paid for daycare in my area, which was our decision point, why literally work to pay for someone else to raise our kids? I wouldn’t change a thing! I love it. And I stay busy

@larysabojkova2076 3 года назад

Hello from Prague! :) It’s evening in here and I love my Thursday evenings, because they are my time to “relax/cook/iron with Meghan”. You make any of these things better. I am looking forward to it all week! ♥️Thank you for great motivational and encouraging videos.

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Then this is the perfect video! We can multitask together!

@senseijoyner 3 года назад

By the time you see this comment it will be morning so...Dobry rano! Loved my two years in in Praha.

@lifestylewithgretter7325 3 года назад

Megan! I’m so glad I found your channel, I have been following for a while (I’m not a Mennonite) but your message always resonates so much with me! I always tell everyone (you are correct) why? Because for them they are, we are all different and differently we think ! So we should always respect each other’s way of doing things 🙏🏻 Have a blessed day ❤️

@mary-elizabetharndt 2 года назад

Working on laundry and dishes as I listen!! I love these multi-task ones the best!

@lizZLupin 3 года назад

I think the goal is to be the best mom that you can be and due to different personalities that may look different for each person. Personally I am not my best if I never get a break from my kids, which is one of the reasons why I work away from home. I also think my kids benefit from spending time with other kids. But some mom's thrive on taking care of their kids full time.

@CarolynCase123 3 года назад

I love that you and I come from completely different perspectives and journeys but I can still relate to your motherhood and entrepreneur journey so much! We are all out there doing the best we can with our circumstances and abilities and gifts and that is what counts ♥️ thank you for that reminder!

@kristeln.2973 3 года назад

I was raise like you...women stay home. I absolutely loved this video! Your short Bible study was so enlightening and to study this myself. I think the way you approached all angles was perfect. It also helped me to see other moms a different way. Thanks for talking about this topic!

@juliawardwell7307 3 года назад

I work full time as a speech pathologist and my children attend a wonderful daycare that they LOVE and I mom 100% when I’m not at work. I think it’s important to show my kids that I can work hard and provide for my family

@vanessabenes3757 3 года назад

The mom guilt saying: being is it god trying to redirect you or is satan trying to take you in the wrong direction was great wisdom and I like that you gave credit to where you heard that!!

@agh10620 3 года назад

I think it is wonderful that you brought up the topic of being a mother. I love watching your videos and hearing your perspective on everything.

@sylviaware3428 3 года назад

I agree with your sentiments that women shouldn’t judge one another for doing things differently. Some women don’t want to have children and that’s okay. Some women will never enter the workforce and will stay at home full time and that’s okay. Some women work full time but have wonderful relationships with their children. Personally, I think it is important for my children to see me working outside the home so that I can model for my children the importance of contributing to society and knowing my own self worth separate from being a mother. Let’s not judge one another, but instead recognize that we all have different values and priorities.

@sarameulenaar2339 3 года назад

Motherhood is not a set thing... Our Mothering styles are what works best for the family. I'm a full time RN, Momma of an amazing 10 year old (with 3 angel babies in heaven). Life is crazy busy, sometimes stressful, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Our home is clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy and our daughter is thriving. We teach her alot of the old school values and lost talents like cooking, cleaning, canning and preserves, sewing, gardening, my hubby has taught her how to change the oil in her 4 wheeler and change the tires on my vehicle. She's content to be out side rather than on social media. In general it's quite simple, just be kind, we are all doing the very best we can.

@The_Beach_Lady 3 года назад

The first verse I taught my children was “judge not that ye be not judged”.

@JadeCanada237 3 года назад

The feminist movement was about giving women choice. I think it has been changed depending on what a person's agenda is to suit their views. I am a sahm, and I always say I am lucky I had the privilege to be able to do that. Children are a blessing, and I am so happy I was able to stay home for mine. Women should be raising each other up, not trying to shame each other for our life choices. Congrats on your pregnancy Megan!

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

Hello dear fan thanks for your love and support towards me I really do appreciate. Contact me through my hangouts email address. Fanspagemeganfox@gmail.com

@nancywidows463 3 года назад

"No matter which way you do it, it's hard to balance. " Amen to that! Moms should stick together, support each other, and learn from each other, not waste precious time criticizing or judging. 🙂

@dotgoodwin4312 3 года назад

This is a good topic to talk about Megan. Back in the day when i was raising my four kids I was about the only stay at home mom around. I got a lot of "oh u dont work, u r one of those". I was always guilty feeling but now know I shouldn't of been. Ladies do what u feel is right for u and your family...

@pattersonfamily9068 3 года назад

Thank you Megan! Such wisdom and wonderful advice.

@leannam 3 года назад

I enjoyed the video! Thank you, Megan. Praying for you and your little one. -Alberta, Canada

@michellegadwah3470 3 года назад

Very wise thoughts on the different ways on being a mom. Your insight is applauding for a standing ovation 👏…. BRAVO 🙌 BRAVO 🎉

@michellerensburg2789 3 года назад

Growing up my parents told my brothers and I that it didn't matter to them what we wanted to do with our lives as long as we kept striving to put God first and to serve Him faithfully in all that we do. This has become my prayer and desire for my children too. Keep on keeping on for the Lord, Megan! We can see you're a God fearing mom, an encouragement to many!

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

Hello dear fan thanks for your love and support towards me I really do appreciate. Message me through my hangouts email address. Fanspagemeganfox@gmail.com

@veronika2190 3 года назад

I enjoy watching your videos. I look forward to Thursday afternoons. Your videos are usually up while my kids are napping. I then like to watch/listen while I prep for supper or do things around the house. I can relate to you in so many ways. I am a stay at home mom with 3 beautiful children. My "job" is definitely tough but so rewarding.

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Good for you! Tough but rewarding is right!

@TheNightOwl1212 3 года назад

What amazing timing for this discussion! We are moving into our first home this August after a few years of renting and we are newly married. My husband loves to work and thrives on that, but in the past year I’ve realized how much I love being a homemaker. I’m not super happy in my current full time job and am seriously considering leaving once we move. My husband is very supportive and happy to go to work while I take care of our home and future children.. for now we just have fur children! I’m thinking of having a part time job too, but am planning to just take things slow and figure out what makes me happiest. I went to college and got a degree and originally planned to be a career woman so I’m not sure where the shift happened but I’m excited for the future! Absolutely LOVE your videos!

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

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@Laleloveslemons 3 года назад

My mom always worked outside the home and I can say I've learned so much from her. Even though I definitely saw her being stressed out sometimes and working crazy hours to fulfil all our wishes, she absolutely loved her job and I know for sure that she needed to be that amazing scientist she still is. There is a lot she taught me through her going to work and talking about work but also admitting that sometimes it can be really hard to get all on the same page. So thankful for my upbringing and also for my experiences in day-care! I absolutely support your perspective on respecting and not attacking each other: We're all moms or future moms who struggle and are still looking for their way of doing this. Love to all our moms from Germany, with God's help you'll find your way!

@laurievera5137 3 года назад

None of us who work outside of the home are “just” a mom in the evenings. And we don’t have other people raise our children…we do just as much raising as SAHMs or WFHMs. It’s a privilege to be a mom however we do it.

@johnburkholder5936 3 года назад

Very well said! I've always been a sahm but God has shown me over the years not to judge other moms in the choices they make. I feel like I need to listen to this video again🙂...Melinda...

@sallyannc3176 3 года назад

I think you're absolutely right about 'seasons of life' - I have worked full-time, then been a SAHM for a few years, then been a part-time working Mum. Now my children are grown up I still work part-time rather than go back full time as I really enjoy the free time to do other things now e.g. gardening, keeping my home nice, volunteer work, meeting up with friends etc. Some people in our Church (usually more well-off ones!) raised their eyebrows at working Mums like me, but the thing that matters most to me is that BOTH parents work out what is right for the family - my husband and I discussed these things together at every stage in our life and were careful to ensure we felt our family life was in good balance. I absolutely agree with what you say about our example to our children - especially our daughters - that women can have fulfilling careers. I'm very like you - I love my daughters and so glad I was given them by God but I wasn't very maternal either!

@emilyteel9756 3 года назад

Hi Megan - Hearing you say you disagree with the premise of feminism makes me think you might not understand it, because everything you're saying aligns with the premise of feminism. Contemporary feminism isn't about women being one thing in particular, or denying the value of femininity and work that women often do in the realms of home and family. Feminism is about every woman having the freedom to make choices for herself, choices that align with her faith/personal beliefs and honor her heart's desires, instead of her choices being governed by someone else or a wider set of cultural expectations of what women *should* do. Everything you're saying echoes the feminist idea that there's value and validation in being a full-time parent, just as there's value in having a side hustle, being a work-from-home parent, or being a parent who works outside the home. As you say, everyone has different talents, capacities, dreams, and support networks. Being a feminist means believing that no matter where she was born or into what her circumstances look like, each woman should be able to take those differences into consideration and make the choices that help her own dreams come true.

@CherylLime 3 года назад

I was thinking along similar lines but you expressed it so much better than I ever could!

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

There are different "waves" of feminism am I right. I guess one of the things I would disagree with would be that men and women are EQUAL. Yes we have equal worth, but we both inherently bring different gifts to the table. We aren't actually the same. But perhaps, I would have been more of a feminist the first time around. Maybe I don't understand it completely. You are right!

@stationaryobsessed5832 3 года назад

Yeah but it seems like these days that it’s looked down upon when a woman actually wants to have a more traditional life, like if it’s not enough to aspire to be a mom and a wife.

@lkm7381 3 года назад

I totally hear you on this and think you are talking about true and Biblical feminism. But I will say that the world has twisted the word feminism to mean something totally different. I would argue that feminism in the world can carry a tone of bashing men and looking down on the Christian and/or traditional view of family.

@patriciacorpe9957 3 года назад

@@stationaryobsessed5832 I SO AGREE WITH YOU ON TODAY VIEWS A WOMAN BY HER PAY CHECK THAT IS 'JUST NOT RIGHT. I am 75 year old lady who ever care what others thought . I was a stay at home mother until my youngest was 8. I quit work once my kids were all done with advance education. I love being home for the last 25 years. lol

@pamelahickey2979 3 года назад

You are spot on with everything you said! I wish every mom could have your outlook on motherhood!

@lonnekefalk2560 3 года назад

A new upload from Megan! Instantly hitting the like-button, and then I watch the video😂😂Thank you sweetie!! God bless🙏🙏

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

You're the best!

@lonnekefalk2560 3 года назад

@@MeganFoxUnlocked Thank you!😊You too!😘

@christinamohler7211 3 года назад

I came from a background nearly identical to yours. It was the same way in our church denomination - no one said it was required to be a SAHM, but it was the common thing to do. On the other hand, our church did encourage women to go to college and work toward careers if that’s what they felt was right. I think having a career is wonderful, but there are so many factors to consider, especially when kids are involved. Who would be babysitting? If I had a trusted family member or friend that could help out, I would be more willing to spend time away from home. However, if a public daycare was my only option, I would be extremely hesitant to go that route 🤷🏼‍♀️ Again, it’s all personal choices and what works best for each family. Thanks for the great content! 😊

@tammyshirks6948 3 года назад

I am a mother of two son's and I have six grandchildren and a grandchild on the way and on top of that I am divorced and I had worked up until a Dr messed me up two year's ago with gallbladder surgery that Dr. messed up my liver and my small intestines I have gone through 13 surgery's and I may have to have another surgery.. I am unable to work now I do what I can in my housework and I do cooking but not like I use to because I can't stand up for long periods of time because of pain and I tire out so fast.. I pray some day that the pain go away that I will be able to cook for my family like I use to before all of this happen to me.. I miss all that I use to do.. I was a personal care aide and I love taking my grandchildren out on our date's and I miss cooking big family meals I always love seeing my son's and their families coming together us having a good time together.. This I miss so very much.. Us praying before we eat.. I am 52 year's old in age in health I feel much older since this has happened to me.. Our God is good all of the time he has brought me through so much in the past two year's I just can't thank him enough.. May God bless you and your family.. You don't worry about what other's say or think about you at all for you and your husband is doing your very best that is all that matter that you and him is happy with your all decisions in life together.. Shine and Smile on..🙂

@nicktheveganchick 3 года назад

I think this is great advice! I'm not a mom and don't really have any desire to be but I think it's the hardest job out there. I look at my mom and know how much she did and gave up, to take care of me. It's not easy! But I agree that you can be and/or do whatever it is you feel called to do and should do so without having major guilt. :)

@lindayoder484 3 года назад

Thank you Megan, for addressing this topic. I could agree with so much of what you said! I'm a mom of three and was a sahm, then a work from home mom and now a sahm again in this season. 🙂 (And I love both!) An interesting insight I once read from someone concerning Proverbs 31... if you start at the beginning of the chapter it appears that this is the advice of the kings mother on the type of woman he should be looking for. So that would mean the woman described in Proverbs 31 was not an actual person but rather an ideal/model woman that the kings mother would have wanted for him. I think if we look at it that way it takes off some of the pressure. 😅 What mother wouldn't have some almost unattainable ideals for the woman she wants for her son?😉

@phyllissweetpea4926 3 года назад

Being a stay at home mom is a blessing. Being a working mom is sometimes an absolute must. Just being a mom either way is a real blessing. I was both. I stayed home with my kids until they both were in school. Then started working part time then full time about the time my oldest started college. I was told I was oppressed because I have been married 43 years. I am happy and content in what ever season I am in, in my life. That is what matters to me. Not others opinions.

@BickyToya 3 года назад

My family and I are missionaries in the States and I struggle so much with knowing how to juggle it all appropriately 🤦‍♀️

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Yeah you won't find that answer here. We're all trying to continually find the right balance!

@Lea2008-k8b 3 года назад

Victoria, thank you for what are doing. One day, one moment and sometimes one minute at a time.

@banana8162 3 года назад

I spent my young teen/adult years..18 to 26 hating the thought of marriage and kids,I blame feminists for those negative thoughts towards marriage and kids. Enjoyed this video 😊

@caratrail2963 3 года назад

I loved your discussion on the book of Titus!! I was raised with a stay at home mom and my dad is the breadwinner and that was always my goal as well (to have a family and stay at home to raise them) but life had a different course for me. Now I work on a career and I am a youth pastor while my sister in law is a stay at home mom of four and my sister is a working single mother of three. All extremely different paths of life but all successful and doing what God has for us!

@orangeisforlovers 3 года назад

Really interesting video, thanks for your hard work. Though I disagree with a lot, I appreciate your viewpoints. Just a quick note: women working outside the home is NOT new. Poor women have always had to work, and in many parts of the world women working outside the home has been normal for a very long time. Not meant as a criticism, just a slight clarification that people often forget 😊

@sallys.2707 3 года назад

Exactly. Women in my family always had to work : my mother, her mother, her grandmother, my father's mother, etc. Because they couldn't afford not to, they were poor. And they raised children nonetheless

@dumbphonemom 3 года назад

Even the woman of valor in Proverbs clearly had a business!

@christinak4511 3 года назад

I have been a stay at home mom and also a full time working mom. Either way has been extremely challenging to try to get everything done. I wish society didn't expect mom's to go back to work full time after having children.

@mecrn9094 3 года назад

My husband and I worked opposite shifts so our children were never in childcare . Luckily, I didn’t work full time so we still made sure to have family time. We were fortunate we had that option , but we also made a choice to do without certain things other people may deem as necessities. We wanted to be the ones to raise our children . But moms need support , especially in the time of social media where it seems people only post their best images . None of us have it all together , so we should support each other . I personally agree with your views and cannot believe anyone would take the the time to email you and tell you that you were oppressed ! You were very diplomatic and gracious .

@elle_nolt 3 года назад

I feel like raising children is a lot of work. I personally would love to do a side hustle but I had a mom that babysat through my growing up years and I feel like you can’t do both well. Again this is my personal experience and I also have a friend that also had a working mom(store) and we both don’t have a tight bond if you know what I mean. The relationship isn’t strong because she was distracted and I felt like she valued her stay at home job more than raising us/relationship. making sure that your children don’t see your face light more through your job over spending time with them. Also making sure you don’t shrug there feelings aside when working. I think that’s a lot of it I seen that her job sparked joy over nurturing a relationship. We had a lot of fun playing with other children but I would take having a present non distracted mom over having playmate. There are pros to a child seeing a parent work from home but we need to put it on a scale and see if it’s worth it. I feel life is to short to not spend with my children because before I know it they will be grown then I will have time to do my hobby dreams/job. I like what keepers at home mean. Guarding our children’s hearts with what comes in our home. I was surprised by the types of books some M people bring into the home.

@krissypie08 3 года назад

As a feminist I cringed when you said you don’t agree with feminism! I support lifting up and empowering other women to live how they want to. I mostly stay home with my children too and it’s very valuable work and can be very fulfilling. But I support any path a woman/ mother wants to take and will fight anyone who says a wife/mother NEEDS to live a certain way, work/ not work/ whatever. That is what feminism is all about!

@rachelschlesener-whiteside271 3 года назад

I remember being told by my late parents , be kind to all people for we maybe different on the outside ,But on the inside all our blood red. Peace and love is easy if we Believe.

@jenniferkirk5404 3 года назад

You make some great points here. I was a stay at home mom when my kids were little. I knew it was exactly where I needed and wanted to be. I was overly fulfilled. I went on to work at a preschool at our church and I found myself having a heart for working moms who struggled leaving their kids at daycare. Feeling terrible that they were missing out on normal kid stuff, like running barefoot in the grass, getting filthy dirty from playing and exploring outside. So it became my calling to create a small preschool from my home where kids could come and just be kids. Most importantly, I never wanted any parent to feel guilty about the path that they are on in life. It’s been almost 10 years since then and I’ve never advertised my school and the lord has blessed me with the most amazing families. I was even able to homeschool my boys for two years in elementary school. (Middle school math might have sent me over the edge. So they had to return to regular school. We all have to know our limits. Mine is 7th grade math🤪) Life is hard enough and we are all just doing the best that we can.

@acornsandlillies8788 3 года назад

Hey Megan! Thanks for chatting to me while I was cleaning our kiddos bathroom 😊 I am a stay at home mom . 5 weeks pregnant with baby number 6. I totally respect moms that have a job or are working from home . I feel like I'm busy with our own house and we have a big yard to keep up and....... I've been volunteering cleaning houses for some of my cousins who just recently had babys' . Awesome video BTW.👍

@lbeddin 3 года назад

I'm 56 and I stayed home with my daughters until they went to school. My husband and I agreed it was the best choice for us. When I went back to work, I chose a job that would allow me to be with them when they weren't in school. I look back now at what a precious gift that time was. Although we are in different seasons of life, I look forward to your videos each week.

@juliannacraig4744 3 года назад

Thank you for recognizing moms who'd like to work but can't due to health issues. Sincerely a mom of three with a autoimmune waiting on a liver

@Lea2008-k8b 3 года назад

Being a mom is one of the most precious and rewarding things a woman will do (if that is what she chooses to do). I missed out on ALOT because I worked outside the home, by the end of the day I was worn out and stressed out. Then there was dinner to make, house to clean, laundry to be done. So, even though I contributed financially I missed out on so much. Many years later, I injured my back and was facing a surgery so I came home. I would not trade those last few years with my son, he is grown and on his own now. I'm learning to balance my days, I'm learning it's okay to relax, read a book. Go to lunch with a friend. Do I get lonely, sure. Do I miss the money? Sure. But, in this season of life, I wouldn't have to any other way. To all you mom’s your kiddos will benefit so much more than you can imagine. If they have a happy and healthy mom. Do the best you can each day, and that is all you can do. YOU are enough.

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

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@harrieth7003 3 года назад

I've come to the conclusion that when mothers judge other mothers, it comes from a place of insecurity and doubt in their own decisions. They are threatened that you made a different choice to them, so what is wrong with their choice? And are you judging them? So it's a pre-emptive judgement as a sort of self-defence, but the issue is all about their own choices. The way I run my family and home has nothing to do with anyone else. Every family has such intricate differences - income, illness, number of kids, schooling choices, other dependents eg parents, step kids that live away, even just hobbies and life balance - that it's impossible to have one blanket accepted way of life. And wouldn't that be so boring!

@cindykaye3152 3 года назад

This was a wise, thoughtful post that I feel opens doors for meaningful discussion of women's rolls in our ever changing world. We need to support one another as sisters in the human family rather than waste energy being unnecessarily critical with each other. Mentor one another. Pray for each other. Live & let live while being kind & respectful to one other. Sending blessings to you & all my sisters, in all of our endeavors!

@RaquelWitmer 3 года назад

I loved this video, Megan. You were so gracious in your opinions! And it was helpful for me too.

@mirandafabre8964 3 года назад

Definitely agree, women need to support other women even if they parent differently 💕 I would also love to hear your thoughts on feminism because to me, it’s all about equality and having choices :)

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

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@LotuSymmetry 3 года назад

I would suggest you do a bit more research and reading into feminism - and not look at radicalized “memes” or radical expressions that are often shared as a smear campaign against feminism. In short the majority of middle of the road feminists aren’t against motherhood or SAHM - many of them are mothers themselves! They’re simply FOR women having a choice in whether they work, become mothers or whatever else they may choose to pursue. Feminism isn’t against motherhood it’s FOR the freedom to choose what your life looks like. I for one am a feminist. I work. I can’t wait to become a mother. I love watching your content for inspiration and a different point of view. I love cooking and quiet nights at home. I believe a woman deserves the right to pursue any dreams she has without societal pressure to be any one thing. All the best to you - hope this comment helps someone ❤️

@juliawardwell7307 3 года назад

My kids THRIVE in full time daycare. The social skills they’ve learned are irreplaceable and very noticeable to their friends who stay home every day.

@danileevarner234 3 года назад

We should have grace with each other. I have enough work keeping myself on the right track! Pray for each other and don't be so judgmental. If a sister in the Lord is doing something wrong, God is quite capable of showing her!

@teresan.3694 3 года назад

I really like the way you approached this topic and my favourite is the way you said that you are always learning at the end! I think we look to social media people for guidance on how we “should” view things, and I think it’s valuable that you said you are a person, you are learning and growing! I feel the same way about balance. I’m currently a stay at home mom who is feeling a nudge to take on more. And I hope my kids will learn from me, to find what lights passion in their lives.

@stephanieaustin4999 3 года назад

Great chat! I am a SAHM to a 2 year old little boy. I had always hoped and prayed to be able to stay home if I ever had children. Thank God I was afforded this opportunity. I wouldn't have it any other way. He is my world. 💙

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

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@audrasedar9267 3 года назад

I've been working an evening shift for almost 9 years. It allows me to stay home with my kids ( age 11 and 9) during the day, gives my husband time with them in the evenings AND I get to contribute to our finances and have a life outside of the home. When they were little, it was a struggle at times. I wished I could be a FT SAHM, but now I'm so grateful that I am able to show my daughter balance in life. Thanks for the video!

@megandenisefox8711 3 года назад

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@leannahartter2787 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing Megan! I appreciate your views. I am a stay-at-home mom and I have learned to love it! I also babysit for a couple little boys which is fun & keeps me extra busy! I agree that each season of our life will look different and it’s so good to balance and shift if we need to. Also appreciate that you stepped out and said there’s not only ONE right way... God leads us all differently and works in wondrous ways!!

@heidiwahlquist6030 3 года назад

I stayed home completely after my daughter was born and continued to stay home for about 10 years. We also began homeschooling during this time, and have been since. Several years back, my husband transitioned to working full time at home, which allowed me to begin working 1-2 days a week outside the home. That 1-2 days of outside work truly has helped me appreciate my role as a SAHM even more. I think I was at the point of needing some time to myself, focusing my mental attention on matters other than my children. It's been refreshing to me, I appreciate my SAHM (mostly) life even more now, and I've taken a bit of the financial burden off of my frugal husband. This wouldn't have been possible years ago or even been the best choice for us, but God often has different directions for us in different seasons of life.

@ashleyoleson7826 3 года назад

Feminism is such a tricky thing to navigate through, I was a nursing assistant before I got married and I started being a stay at home just before me and my husband got married. Alot of my old coworkers called me brainwashed for marrying my husband since he is 10 years older then I am. There are alot of people I know that think I am a prisoner for being a stay at home. At the same time they say that they are pro-feminism so women can chose how to live their lives. If they are for letting women make their own choices, why are mine being considered to be such a horrible thing. I always have had the choice to go back to work, but my husband makes a good income, so it is not a necessity. I am a homeschooling mother of 3 children, I raise chickens and rabbits for meat to help feed our family. This was also my idea and my choice to do, I don't think people can live and let live anymore.

@amandagehman5298 3 года назад

I think, no matter what kind of mom you chose to be, be that mom to the fullest! If you chose to be a SAHM, don't constantly whine about wishing you were working full-time and vs versa. I'm a SAHM and although I wish I could be a working mom as well, it's just not my road right now and so I am living SAHM life to the fullest and finding ways to help cut costs and homeschool my kiddos.

@ChristinasHome 3 года назад

I love your perspective on this, I’ve always wanted to be a stay at home mom & once I was there I was so lonely & felt like I hated it … which was so disheartening because my husband and I worked 10 years to get to where I COULD be a SAHM.. and of course that made me feel really bad & guilty, because I know it’s such a privilege to be ABLE to be a SAHM, so for me the balance was finding a hobby I enjoyed while being a SAHM & now my dilemma is feeling that I should be making $$ from my hobby since it does take up all of my extra time that I’m not spending taking care of my kids, spending with my husband, or taking care of the house. But I think the balance I’ve settled on is just allowing it to be an outlet for now & then maybe it can make money once my kids are in school & I have more free time during the day :) I think we are all just trying to find balance like you said & I wish women could work more on encouraging each other rather than judging each other’s choices - and I also know a lot of working moms WISH they could stay home - which I know you mention all the time in other videos & how your heart goes out to them. I also know we can get stuck in the “grass is greener” from either side & finding contentment in our own situation is so important thanks for being such an encouraging light 💗

@LeastlikelyLinds 3 года назад

I’m not a mom, but I hope to be. It isn’t so much that I find children to be a burden, however, my family would be unable to raise a family on one salary. Additionally, I would love love love to be a stay at home mom. My mother was a working mother, as my father was sick for much of my life. I always wanted to have a mom who was a “classroom mom” like you other classmates. I’m an atheist, but I love watching your videos. Your honesty and courage to speak your truth is refreshing. I consider myself a feminist, but I think there’s one thing that I thing I wanted to clarify. I think the lady had the wrong idea who said you were “oppressed”. Feminist standpoint is women should be able to work if they want (with fair pay), or stay at home if they wish. It doesn’t discourage moms who embrace the more traditional role. I think many people have this misconception. It sounds like you might be a little feminist yourself ;) Thank you for making this video, I enjoyed tidying up while listening!

@LeastlikelyLinds 3 года назад

also wanted to add I appreciate how respectful you are to others ideas, while being clear on what you believe 💜

@MeganFoxUnlocked 3 года назад

Yes there are different waves of the feminist movement. I would align with a few of their ideas.