Answer this Question of the Week and you'll be automatically entered to win 4 tickets to Penn Cinema. Sarah Palin has been tapped as John McCain's running mate, possibly making her the first female vice president of the United States. As such, she would hold two important positions - second-in-command to our president and mom of five children of varying ages and needs. Is it possible to successfully juggle both the vice presidency and motherhood? See ticket contest rules here http://lancmoms.com/MovieTicketsContest
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Sun, 09/14/2008 - 4:38pm
I believe with all of my heart that women should be able to do as much -if not more- than men. However, there comes a time when you need to choose your priorities and not leave your children in the dust of your career. I am a school photographer and work long hours from the end of August through mid December, and then from the middle of February through April. My husband is a secondary teacher and we have one child. I feel like we are missing out on his life. We have the good fortune to spend every summer with him. In fairness to him, if we could afford it I would stay home and watch him grow. I can't imagine missing five children's lives for the sake of politics. On ethe other hand, if her husband is a full-time dad, there is no issue.
Sat, 09/13/2008 - 11:41pm
Sarah Palin is an amazing woman. I feel she is more than capable of running for VP & being a good Mom. She's got spunk & smarts.
Sat, 09/13/2008 - 3:44pm
Absolutely. It takes a village to raise children. Everyone needs support and input from those around them and there is no reason that she can not be like every other working mother. Although her job is on a much larger scale publicly hopelfully she can mantain a healthy balance.
Another thing to remember is that we are all very different. Perhaps she excels in juggling a lot of responsibility. This is not the ultimate situation for all of us. Personally, I prefer a bit more downtime.
Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:53pm
I know being vp is a very demanding job but, I feel that it is very possible to juggle both the vice presidency and motherhood. She has the help of a husband and loving family.There are alot of women in this world that play the role as sole provider for their familys.This sometimes includes being mom, dad , and holding down two jobs and still being there for their children and they do a great job.Women are alot stronger then we are given credit for. And I feel it is possible to do anything you set your mind to.
Fri, 09/12/2008 - 7:42pm
I don't think that's possible. Even with her husband helping out...she's got two people who need her most right now. Her 17 year old pregnant daughter and her baby boy with down syndrom...with all the traveling that comes witht the Vice Presidency she won't be there for her kids when they really need her.
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 7:43pm
Yes, you can handle the vice presidency and being a wife and mother.
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 3:36pm
Yes, I think it is very possible to juggle both the vice presidency & motherhood. When you have a supportive spouse who is willing to support you & help out at home. Her husband is willing to quit his job & stay home with the kids. Otherwise, I would feel it's wrong to have nannies for her children. But she is not that type of mother. She cares for her family & has a solid marriage, built on God. She can do it!
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 12:38am
I think she can handle it, and obviously so does alot more people! We have all just met her, but she seems to have a great husband, and supportive family backing her. As for Trig, "special needs" children can be just like any other child. I have several special needs children in my family, and while they do need different things, and more than some children they are fairly normal when they are young. We all have dreams and can all meet them if we try. Who's to say she can't have it all?
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 9:50pm
Sarah Palin is not putting her children first in running for VP, BOTH she and her husband are!!! They are a team, as any working marriage should be, and together they can achieve the goal Sarah is eying! Doesn't everyone have challenges in life? She's definitely not hiding from them!
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 8:13pm
I think she will have a lot more help (resources, assistance) as Vice President of the United States than she does as Governor of Alaska or even as any woman who works outside the home would have. In fact, as VP she would probably have access to childcare and special assistance that stay at home moms would envy. Her husband seems supportive also.
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 1:55pm
Anything is possible!...Vote for McCain / Palin!!!!! Its about time we get a woman as VP!!!
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 1:51pm
No, it won't be possible IF "WE" don't get out there and vote for McCain & Palin to get them elected!
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 11:26pm
its not easy for alot of people to juggle family and work. even moms who stay at home with their kids all the time sometimes slip up in raising them, or the kids will just do what they want anyway, i say that if she can handle 5 kids now, reguardless of her occupation, then she will have the patience, understanding, and compassion needed to be vice president.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:49pm
Sarah Palin will juggle both the vice presidency and motherhood because she does that now as govennor . She also is involved with her other children. She says she is a hockey mom and she fishes while she is the govenor. I feel she will be able to juggle both the vice presidency and motherhood. rachel smith
rachel smith
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 8:33pm
I feel that any father is capable of child rearing and in this case her husband is fully supportive of his wifes ambitions. I feel that it should not be an issue.
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 4:40pm
I think I would feel better about a mom in office if she did not have such a young child. The fact that he has special needs makes it that much more difficult. Being a working mom is tough as it is and it will be many times more difficult in this position. She may have been able to take Trig to her job in the governor's office, but that won't fly for foreign relations meetings and such. While she might have qualifications to do the job, there is only room for one number one. Something will give.
Jessica
Proud mommy of Camisha, Tatiana, and Nathaniel
Mon, 09/08/2008 - 12:03am
I think it's possible. A man can be a father and president, why not a woman? A mom is a true multi-tasker and with a good support team behind her, she can accomplish anything!
Sun, 09/07/2008 - 10:21pm
Personally, I don't think it would be fair to her children considering the amount of travel that will be expected of her. I am fully supportive of moms who work however, especially since she has a newborn with special needs, I would be leery of voting for her because I think her children would suffer.
Sun, 09/07/2008 - 10:07pm
Someone who has Palin's experience surely has a routine down for most contingencies. The unexpected is more normal than not and I'm putting my vote where my opinion is on voting day.
Darlene Reppert
Sun, 09/07/2008 - 7:53pm
yes, but I am more interested in the economy and how they expect to fix our current problems to numerous to mention all. high health care - medications to expensive to buy, high food prices, cost of college, loss of work. real problems we should be seeing our government working on but instead the current administration is failing us!!!!!!!!