Vicki facilitated our discussion on Monday, which focused on the massively general topic of "Marriage & Family." If you haven't had a chance to read the articles she selected, please have a look:Everyone that attended was single with no kids. We spent quite a bit of time talking about actual weddings, then were left wondering what exactly happens AFTER the big party. While many of us believed it wouldn't feel very different than living with a partner, others expressed fears of feeling trapped. This is a point where we all wished we had some married ladies at the discussion! The concept of a non-romantic kind of partnership seemed like somewhat of a relief in the conversation for many, although commitment issues came into play here too. We also discussed the benefits of communal living.
The discussion then moved on to parenting, equality, and social expectations. Balancing work and children was certainly the hot topic. Many believed they would want to stay at home as much as possible early on in the child's development. Others felt they would want to work out an equal schedule with their partners, while a few others felt a sense of importance in providing the main source of income. Speaking of income, whoa, that one's a doozy as well! How much money will we need? Is one person staying at home with the kids more important than a second source of income? Will we be privileged enough to have that choice? How do men feel?
NEXT UP: ELECTION TALK
Monday, September 22 @ Sarah's
Topic: History of Women in Politics
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