cdrumm4448 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 In the choice thread, someone mentioned "fulltime homemaker". I can't help it, but that phrase makes my skin crawl. "Fulltime mom" isn't appropriate, either, since moms who work are still moms. "Fulltime homemaker" seems too close to "housewife". What can I call myself without offending myself or someone else? House Manager leaves out the kids and teaching. "Home Teacher" leaves out the house stuff. There has to be a better phrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Director of Home Maintenance and Childhood Education Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 One Armed Wonder works for me, covering all the bases. I don't think it would suit you though :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I just say I'm at home right now, and add in "I homeschool" when I do. I don't feel the need for a spiffy phrase--most people don't understand the richness of the opportunity to be a homemaker, or a homeschooler, for that matter. My niece thinks she could never be at home because "all you do is clean, anyway." It's sad that a creative, interesting approach to home making is just so underemphasized. I've basically given up, trying to convince someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I call myself 'the head inmate in charge of the asylum'. I think it sums it all up rather nicely. :D Or sometimes, when people ask what I do, I say "I make people." :tongue_smilie: Why don't you just call yourself a homeschool mom? Or better yet, refuse to label yourself at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I tell people I am a professional mother. I am a mother, I just take it more seriously than others. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I just call myself a wife & mother ~ I'm happy with those. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I always thought that Domestic Goddess was good. Tell people you're a SAHM, then look em in the eye and ask them if they have a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I tell people I am a professional mother. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I think if you call yourself "homeschooler" people would assume you were home taking care of the house and kids full-time. I know this isn't universally true, but to me it covers all the immediate bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I also say "I'm home". I've never had to give it a title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariana Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I call myself 'the head inmate in charge of the asylum'. I think it sums it all up rather nicely. :D I love that. It made me laugh :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I don't think it really 'leaves out' the idea that I also have children and other activities. I'm not sure I can cover all the bases. But I probably enjoy being old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I tell people I am a professional mother. I am a mother, I just take it more seriously than others. Lara I like this one! Great answer!! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What bugs me most when I use a phrase like SAHM...is that people have actually come back with, "Oh, so you don't work." Grrrr!! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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