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And, no, I am not talking about that pesky little war in Iraq where we actually have hundreds of troops being killed in a foreign country. That only makes news when something "newsworthy" occurs because we all know a real war is such a downer to talk about. I am talking about the "newsworthy" war that we all should apparently be up in arms about. The Mommy Wars. Are you battle ready? Did you buy your fatigues and kiss your family goodbye? No? Shame on you! You are at war!
I sat down to try to write a fair and balanced report on this topic. However, there is not one thing that is fair or balanced about this media fueled war. In fact, my keyboard is whimpering in pain as I slam out these words.
Once again the media has grabbed hold of one woman's opinion about another and simply had to exploit it into the Mommy Wars. I am so sick of this being blown out of proportion and doing nothing but stirring controversy and anger. Why don't you report it as you really appear to consider it? "Good morning! Today we will be talking about another Rowrrrr Cat Fight between a few women. Stay tuned. We'll take a hard hitting look at this issue after we report on this pesky Iraq situation."
Yes, morning "news" shows, I am talking to you. Today Show? Good Morning America? CBS Early Show? I have a question for you. Who are you helping? What greater good are you serving when anytime there is a difference of opinions between at least two mothers you immediately jump on the "Ohhhhh, the Mommy Wars are in full battle mode!" and then talk about it as if all mothers are attacking each other? Is your purpose to get us fighting? Is it to make us judge each other? Or is it just so that you can get us mad enough we talk and you get the ratings? I will give you the fact that you get us talking. About you. About how sick and tired we are of being thrown into your "war" and causing strife among a massive portion of the population who quite honestly would rather find support and acceptance from each other.
Can you show me a list of the people you are helping when you are exploiting your Mommy Wars? I can certainly give you a massively extensive list of people you are hurting. Surely, that is not your intent. Is it?
I know I am not alone in my feelings of wanting to end your Mommy Wars once and for all.
A comment from techmama hits it the point many of us feel.
I also commented on another post that people seem to be missing an important point: Why does the media so quickly jump on controversial issues (by blowing it up and throwing in the word "mommy wars") without showing other opinions? Sharing opinions is just that. Has the media covered moms in support of families staying together on the road? Or is that not news worthy? Can moms have a good debate on issues without the media or public viewing it as mommy wars?
In the comments about this issueBeth -- also of Silicon Valley Moms Blog-- brings up a very important point about this entire Mommy Wars topic that gets the media whipped into a frenzy.
One point that is being lost is the media frenzy about creating "mommy wars" from opinions mom have on specific issues. They don't jump on it when moms talk about their positive thoughts - but if a mom dares share a controversial view - then they jump on it. I want to see the media share our positive messages also. I am tired of this!
Exactly! Why can't there be more stories on support, helping one another, or the tons of support groups that Moms are involved in? Where is your story on BlogHers Act? Where is your story on Moms supporting another Mom who has cancer? Those who rally around her and are doing things to support her in her life? Where are those stories?
Is there going to be a day where every woman--every mom--agrees with each other? Of course not. If I hear
