According to a writer for the Daily Telegraph it should be because it help balance the work place and the overall economy."Rather than wail about the supposed liberation in a woman... moreAccording to a writer for the Daily Telegraph it should be because it help balance the work place and the overall economy."Rather than wail about the supposed liberation in a woman’s right to choose to shun paid employment, we should make it a legal requirement that all parents of children of school-age or older are gainfully employed."
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rendezview/sarrah-le-marquand-it-should-be-illegal-to-be-a-stayathome-mum/news-story/fbd6fe7b79e8b4136d49d991b6a1f41c
I have a good friend that I've known for 20 years now, and we have done many things together. We've always stayed in touch, and I even used to watch her child after school a few ye... moreI have a good friend that I've known for 20 years now, and we have done many things together. We've always stayed in touch, and I even used to watch her child after school a few years back. She can be somewhat moody at times, but I've always overlooked that and we've shared laughs and similar interests. I see her on FB a lot, (although I rarely post myself) and she's always inviting someone out with her either from her new job, or another friend she's also known for years. She has not personally asked me to hang out/get together in about a year now.. last year I was the only one asking/inviting. By late last fall I noticed it, and kind of backed off. She has said these last couple months of the new year, 'Let's hang out and see each other'.. but still no text/FB / call etc. I don't know what to do, should I completely back off, as it seems for a year I'm the only one who has shown interest in staying friends... ON the other hand I know she has said twice recently, 'lets do lunch' and I just still kind of wait to... less
As a kid, c. 1975 or so, I was in the Five and Dime store. They were stocking wood spanking paddles. I believe there where four to choose from each with a "hu... moreAs a kid, c. 1975 or so, I was in the Five and Dime store. They were stocking wood spanking paddles. I believe there where four to choose from each with a "humorous" caption and illustration. Did you ever encounter this? Is it rather bizarre?
Whether with a person or persons, a topic or situation? Did you ever give up entirely because you simply couldn't stand it/them/him/her and then gone back again to give it another ... moreWhether with a person or persons, a topic or situation? Did you ever give up entirely because you simply couldn't stand it/them/him/her and then gone back again to give it another try? Why? How did it go?
