I only ask because I've heard that feminists tend to have a negative view on them. I'm not saying I agree, I just thought I might get some honest answers here.

I'm not really one way or the other, to be honest.

For me, the important thing is that people are doing what they feel is right for them, based on who they are as an individual rather than based on things like gender norms. I think that women who choose to have a career should be respected for their lifestyle choice, as should women who choose to be full time home-makers. Similarly, I don't think gender should pose as a problem either way (as in, men should also be able to choose whether they're the breadwinner or whether they're the home-maker). And let's face it, having kids is a full time job in itself and so stay-at-home parents don't get enough credit as it is!

So yeah, not really something I'd call a positive or a negative thing. Just something that I think should be a personal choice, and whichever choice they make, they shouldn't be looked down on for it. Anyway, sorry I wasn't able to pick a side but hopefully I've explained my opinion in a way that makes sense!

I fixed it so you can add your own answer, if you'd like. ^^

But yeah, I feel the same way. People should be free to make their own choices, regardless of how others think. And no one should make them feel like crap for what they choose either. What business is it of theirs, right?

Totally agree with glelsey.

Just noticed the edit - thanks! :D

Everyone has a choice. If a woman wants to be a stay-at-home mom, then I support the choice if she wants to raise her children into civilized adults.

If a woman wants to be a stay-at-home mom, then I think she should be able to. My mom was a stay-at-home mom from the time I was 3 to the time I was 9.

They choose to stay at home because if they have kids who can't handle staying on their own. But they can work and send the kids to day care or something.

if is HER choice: positive

I think if anything I'm more womanist or egalitarian... but yeah, it's an extremely hard job that a lot of people dismiss as "being lazy" or "not having a life" (lol but try to make them do chores or take care of kids and they'd pass out at the idea of doing such hard work).

The thing is, even if there was something wrong with it (which there is not), the solution isn't to shame homemakers and get rid of the job, it's to make it more acceptable for men to do it too.

There's nothing wrong with any woman who stay at home and career-oriented woman as well. It's their choice anyway and we should respect it.