But for those less interested in sports, there is something in television that was of interest. It seems that Mrs. Elizabeth Vargas has stepped down from her position as anchor of World News Tonight. Now I’m no fan of network television, not in some time, but reach the anchor chair for a prestigious show like this is no small feat for anyone. Feminists were happy about her promotion. Now there are various women and organizations that are ‘pissing in her cornflakes’ because she has decided to step down to raise a child. Are they ok?
After hearing years of complaints that women can’t get to the top in various fields, and here is another woman who does make it to the top. And she has one child already. A working mom, and she has done extremely well for herself. She lets the world know that she has become pregnant again, a major decision to share such news. And then she decides that in the best interest of her family she will give up her job for her family, for a time. Now what is wrong with that?
Organizations are upset because they say she was forced out of her position. If so why didn’t she say so? With some news anchors having influence similar to some high profile entertainers it is easy for them to place pressure on the networks simply by hinting at displeasure, let alone discrimination. Others seem upset that she has place her family before her career. That since she has had a career while raising one child she should do so with the next. Who is being racist and discriminatory.
I mean I think its wrong That these groups would besiege this woman because she has made a decision that millions of mothers make everyday. I mean shouldn’t they be happy that she has done well enough that she can choose to not work and raise her family? Isn’t that a major success? My mother worked and raised 4 kids by herself, and she had no choice. I’m sure if she could have she would have liked to take off time, with the knowledge she had a job waiting for her afterwards (Mrs. Vargas will co-host 20/20 upon her return - hardly a dead end position). Isn’t it important to remember that even though a woman may have to deal with a lot to reach the top levels of success, she is still a woman and that motherhood is no less a responsibility. Matter of fact I think its more important. Unless these groups want us to believe that the human race propagates spontaneously.
I have nothing against successful women. I think anyone should be able to reach the top of their careers, if they have the ability. I also think that everyone should know when they have reached a point where career is not as important as life goals. Career is not a life goal. Career pays the bills, provides income, and allows for growth of the spirit. Career can be an asset to pride, and a defining character point. But it is not the reason of life itself. Some people and organizations forget that. A career is a means to a larger end, not the means and end itself. One of the best examples I can give about that thought is Mr. Dave Chappelle.
So if Mrs. Vargas, or any other woman decides that her family is more important than her career, I applaud her. I wish my mother had had that choice.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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