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Kelli (Stay-at-home mom of Logan, 8, and Whitney, 7): I'd like to argue the term "working mother" should be banished from modern usage. As a stay-at-home mom (don't even get me started on that one), I personally resent the phrase. Whether working inside or outside the home, all mothers are working mothers. Show me a mom that isn't working tirelessly to nurture, raise, educate and elevate their kids and I'll show you The Real Housewives of Orange County.
I propose "dual-career" mother for our comrades on the paid working front of motherhood.
Jennifer (Working mom of Jacob, 5, and Caleb, 2): I like the sound of that! But don't forget all the fringe benefits you get to offset your workday. You get to socialize with other moms at the park while your kids play. You have time to volunteer in the classroom and get to witness your child's academic growth first hand. Pus, an empty house now that your kids are in school full time - you can't tell me...
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