Comments on: Raising Children at the Top

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:28:06 +0000

She is definitely under scrutiny and judgement. This will an interesting election.

By: Janine

Janine — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:38:56 +0000

Even though I’m in South Africa, I’ve been following this debate with interest. I agree with you that the same questions would not be asked of a male candidate.

By: Grita

Grita — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:49:42 +0000

While I agree that a man wouldn’t be asked the questions that are being raised around the Sarah Palin nomination, once a person of either gender places themselves in such a prominent position, they put themselves under the spotlight, and any question may be posited. But let’s not be blinded by the false issue of whether or not these questions are valid, let’s look at the more important question of whether or not her history supports women’s causes, and ultimately the freedom of choice that she has certainly availed herself of.

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:37:55 +0000

I really agree with this. It’s such a double standard. I have 3 daughters and always stress how they can be anything they want to be.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:42:59 +0000

We teach our daughters that all of their dreams are possible. When a woman has accomplished a dream…Wife, Mother of Five, Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate…it is too late to say whether or not it is possible.
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By: Elizabeth Channel

Elizabeth Channel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:35:07 +0000

You make so many great points and I agree with you. I also appreciate you posting the speech!

By: Helene

Helene — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:36:00 +0000

I totally agree with your point of view too. It’s too bad that people are questioning her ability to do her job and manage a household with 5 children, one with special needs. I think many moms can identify with her. And she does seem like someone you’d be friendly with if you were to bump into her at the playground while your kids were playing together.

I think it’s great that you’re already instilling that important value in your daughter that you can do anything you set your mind to. I think it’s especially important for girls to hear that as they grow up!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:22:12 +0000

I think every person has the right to make these personal decisions for themselves and this is not up for debate by the public at large. She has a proven record that we can all judge her on. If her family were to get in the way it would have already been evident, so why are we hypothosizing when we don’t have to. The only time we need to do that is when the variable leaves us blank, as with a no record person like Obama.

By: Alissa @ Sprout Soup

Alissa @ Sprout Soup — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:44:18 +0000

You make some very valid points. I think the questioning really comes as a way for people to make it known they don’t want her in office. But for so many other American moms she really makes a connection. I’m in awe of her accomplishments!

By: Aimee (journey2learn)

Aimee (journey2learn) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:20:08 +0000

I totally appreciate your post and point of view. I tell my daughter she can be anything she wants to be! And through the example of both Hillary and Sarah Palin, she is seeing that. My daughter, at 11, was asking why people were being critical of her being a mom.

If we were hearing equal press about how Obama could be dad and president maybe that would make this a more fair, though equally ignorant question.

At any rate, I appreciate your post.