If you are a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) you’ve probably heard quite a few rude comments about your decision. Although the intent of the comments might not be to offend you, they often are pretty offensive.
Has anyone ever asked you what you do home all day, or if you ever feel bored, or told you how lucky you are or how you’ve wasted your education/degree?
Annoying, right?
moms.com recently put up a list of 20 rude things people say to SAHMs All. The. Time.
The best way to deal with such ridiculous comments is to ignore them. But, if you feel compelled to answer them, try sarcasm. In my opinion, ridiculous questions deserve ridiculous answers, annoying questions deserve annoying answers and rude comments deserve rude reactions!
If you need some help dealing with these kind of comments, head over to my responses to the 20 Rude Things People Say To SAHMs at the end of this post. 
Although many stay-at-home moms are pretty great at ignoring the misinformed stereotypes, there are some things that they are just sick and tired of hearing. No, life is NOT a constant vacation for them. No, they do NOT get bored. And no…they will NOT watch someone else’s kids for free — they’re not a daycare on wheels, people!
These are parents who decided that taking care of their children (and household) was more important (and more justified) than working a 9-5 job. Will they go back to work someday? Eh, maybe; but that’s not the point. The point is, they’re doing what’s best for their particular family and if anyone else doesn’t understand that — tough. These are 20 things stay-at-home moms are sick and tired of hearing.
Read more at https://www.moms.com/20-rude-things-people-say-to-sahms-all-the-time/
Here are my responses to these 20 Rude Things People Say To SAHMs.
Me: (very innocently) It must be. (looking disappointed) But, I really wouldn’t know. I work 24 hours a day, every day of the week. And I don’t even get sick leave. (look annoyed)
Me: (laughing in their face) I’m a stay-at-home mom; not a living-in-a-hotel-in-Hawaii mom!
Me: (looking very surprised) Free time?!! What’s that? …
Me: (very solemnly) Of course I do!! Don’t you? (look very shocked)
Me: (Rolling my eyes at them) I’m a stay-at-home mom, not Superwoman! (Then suddenly look very serious) She’s not real you know – Superwoman?!
Me: Oh! I already have a real job. Didn’t you know raising a family is a real job?! (look very surprised and go tsk tsk tsk)
Me: I run my own daycare!But I look after only a few kids – mine! (shrugs shoulder)
Me: (looking very surprised) How did you know? I even put on these fake dark circles around my eyes, just to fool people!!
Me: I am taking one. It’s about how to deal with people who think stay-at-home moms sit idle all day long.
Me: (in a whisper) We recently won the lottery. But, shhhh. Don’t tell anybody, okay?
Me: Of course! But only after midnight!
Me: Of course they can! But, will they? (raise your eyebrows – copy Joey from Friends for this one)
Me: Oh! Thank God you understand. Being a stay-at-home mom is definitely more than just being a mom (give them a big innocent hug)
Me: (in an encouraging tone) Of course you can. Don’t be so hard on yourself. I must introduce you to this person who once told me anyone can be a stay-at-home mom!
Me: (apologetically) I could have. But my daycare is filled up at the moment.
Me: Oh No! My kids are very entertaining.
Me: (look very confused) Which one?
Me: (look very excited and happy) Did you find it? Where was it? (maybe, do a happy dance)
Me: (laugh) Not really. He enjoys being a stay-at-home-dad… (laugh at their confused expression) yes. yes. We are both stay-at-home-parents. (In a whisper) Didn’t I tell you we won a lottery?
Me: Oh yes! And also, a lot of wee time and waa time and pee time and poop time and puke time.
Whether you want to be a SAHM or you wish to work outside the home, is entirely up to you. It really is nobody else’s business. If you and your family are happy and thriving with your decision, that’s all that matters. Don’t give a damn about what anybody else thinks!
Live Happy Mama.
– 
Kimberly.
What are the rude things people have said or asked you about being a stay-at-home mom? Do share your experiences in the comments below.
I had one from a GP: ” Going back to work might help make you feel more grown up.” I was too shocked to reply. But I was thinking: Yeah I actually chose this path of being a stay at home Mom because I wanted to raise my child, make home made meals and be around him as much as possible! I actually like this! As in, my husband and I set it up this way on purpose. Infuriating.
Wow, that comment would leave anyone speechless! It’s frustrating when people don’t understand the value of being a stay-at-home mom. You’ve prioritized your family and made this decision on purpose. Don’t let anyone’s comments get you down 💪❤️
🙌🏻 Truth! Love this!!
Thanks Myrtle 🙂
Hahaha! 😄 Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Been at the receiving end of this criticism all my life! Sometimes I could come up with smart answers but mostly was too tired to reply to such people. I’m glad younger stay at home mom’s are better at taking a stand for themselves. 😊
🙂 Glad you enjoyed it Maria. I’m pretty happy with my decision, so most times I’m just amused by these comments. But sometimes, they do strike a nerve! And I have a couple of friends who actually wanted to go the SAHM way, but decided against it because of “what people will say”!!!