A Woman's Place?

The other night I had a very interesting conversation with a certain person whos identity will remain anonymous. This "discussion" turned a little ugly as most disagreements with me do. This person had the contention that women have no different instincts than men when it comes to raising children and nurturing them. I, having chose to devote my life to nurturing my children, of course disagree. I'll tell you all my point of view and I look forward to some responses. This could be a very interesting discussion topic.

I happen to feel that women are endowed with certain instincts and qualities that are different from men. Women tend to be naturally more senstive and emotional which comes in handy when you have to deal with emotions from your little people everyday. Being sensitive and emotional seems to be a secondary quality for men. Men are more logic based which is great for getting things done, but not so good when a child requires that the world stop for him, and all chores wait while a parent reads him his favorite book. Don't get me all wrong here, I think men play a very important role in the family as well. As dad's their instincts are to provide and protect first and nurture second. Women are almost the exact opposite, we nurture and protect first and when tough times arise we hang up the apron and get to work to provide for our families as well.

I just feel that women should be everything that is soft, warm and lovely. It takes the yin and the yang to balance. All of this talk of equality amongst men and women is fine but lets not forget who we are and the differences we have. And lets not be ashamed of it, lets celebrate it! I am a woman. I am soft, I am nurturing,I am sensitive, I like to make my home cozy and comfortable for my family. I like to bake cookies when my child had a bad day, I like to build towers from blocks and give hugs and kisses to my children freely. I have very different instincts and abilities than a man. I am a woman and that warmth is exactly what this cold world could use a little more of!