Aibu

[ibicus]

To hate the term 'stay at home mum'? Like who came up with that, the more I think about it- the more misogynistic it sounds. I feel like it's such an old fashioned saying. A mum that stays at home. Maybe she's out all day but no she's a 'stay at home' mum...reminds me of the woman stay in the kitchen sentiment. Ick. Can we coin another term for it like 'raising their children mum'?! I'm not a stay at home mum but I just really don't like that saying. I feel like there should be a more respectful way to put if.

We’re all raising our children.
What I hate is the conflict about how people choose or need to do it

Surely women who are working are raising their children too?

Then don't think about it or just don't use it for yourself or others. It simply describes a mum who doesn't go to a place of work. Nothing more meant by it. I think we could analyse pretty much every term or phrase and someone could be offended if they chose to be.

Why take it offensive, it’s a truth, be proud instead

What about

Mother who does not work for an institution, self or company =
Mwdwisc

Almost looks like mad witch

• ducks her head never to appear on Mumsnet