Public figure Solomon Buchi has ignited a thought-provoking discussion about parenting priorities, advocating for women to consider taking a career break to devote themselves to their children’s upbringing during the formative first seven years of life.
According to Buchi, this period is crucial for a child’s development, and having a mother at home can provide the nurturing and care that children need to thrive.
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Solomon Buchi statement: “I understand the economic necessity of a two income household. Still it is wiser for a woman to take a career break to be fully present for the baby because children need their mothers more in the first 7 years of their lives. The ultra-consumerist culture of both parents tirelessly chasing money and paying a for strangers to raise their children is damaging the family unit. There is no need to spend your salary on nursery when you could stay at home. Financial success is good but a stable family with “untraumatized” kids is one of the most fulfilling thing one can do in life.”
However, this reason given by Buchi didn’t sit well with fans as the lashed him for asking a woman to take a 7 year career break with fathers not added to the picture.
One mot_abimbola said: “Solomon Buchi and this very hot take 😂😂 he keeps pushing at every opportunity. It’s funny because this reminds me of a woman who paused her career to manage the home front. She was quite convinced she was married to a human being. In that time, her husband experienced financial breakthrough and bought properties in his own name. When she came out to complain, the majority of the comment section said since she didn’t contribute anything to his wealth, how dare she come out to complain that her name was excluded from the title documents. Many women out there who aspire to be housewives, but nobody picks them. Then these men meet aspiring, ambitious and driven women and want to clip their wings. Women are very capable of being career driven and still caring for the home front. It may take some effort but it is still doable. I remember watching a video of Mrs. Ibukun Awosika where she said she never missed her son’s PTA meetings when he was in school in England. This meant that despite her hectic schedule, she got on a plane for a 12-13 hour return journey once every month to attend PTA. The former MD/CEO of Pepsi Cola (I can’t remember her name now) also did a video of how she parented despite being the MD of one of the world’s largest companies. Women, please hold your ears well. Advice like this is very very potentially detrimental. Take advise from people like this at your own risk. Ire o!”
praise_bley wrote: “Many women are currently unemployed and aspire to be housewives. Yet these men intentionally seek out career-focused women, and try to confine them to traditional roles as wives.”
chef_flez said: “I’m wondering if the Father’s presence isn’t necessary for “untraumatized growth” of the baby cause why is only the woman expected to quit her job? Anyways. Na Buchi… To expect anything when it comes to him is like setting yourself up for break up.”
samsmooth_ wrote: “Parenting can be done by both parents. No one needs to mandated to take a career break. Just saying”
