Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
Cataholic,

Have you heard of this book called "The Feminine Mistake" ?

It should be a must read for young women today. We can never have too
much information.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/r...-mistake_N.htm

LB- I had heard of it, from another board I frequent. But, I haven't read it, I confess. I truly have mixed emotions about motherhood and 'careers', something I did not have pre-J. The best of both worlds seems nearly mythical. I work because I have to now. My choice would be to stay at home with J. Every day. But, that isn't the card I am dealt.

But, I do believe (and I feel Cathy B ready to hunt me down and skin me alive any moment) that women deserve- yes, deserve- some special incentive when it comes to bearing children/raising children during that early period. I think a year long, paid by someone ( I don't know who) maternity (or paternity) leave should be a requirement.

I think there are plenty of hidden, disciminatory practices in place for mothers. (I guess most discriminatory practices are hidden, aren't they?). I think lots of things now that I didn't think.

But, none of this really addresses your question about the book. I should read it. I will make it a point to track it down at the L, or, purchase it online.