Pursuing a career while taking care of a family is not an easy matter. Ironically, women are always the ones who are asked to choose between pursuing their dreams or acting as housewives. In fact, both roles can be carried out well as did Kamala Harris, US Vice President.
Being a high-ranking superpower does not make Kamala Harris lose her role as wife and mother of her continued children, Cole and Ella. In the midst of her busy agenda, Kamala has her own way of staying close to her family.
Curious about how Kamala Harris balances her political career and her role as a mother? Peek at the following explanation, come on!
Becoming a Mother and a Friend to Children
The term stepmother is usually full of negative connotations, and even becomes a scourge for children of divorced parents. However, this does not apply to Cole and Ella. Reporting from the Vogue page, Cole and Ella even felt close since they first met Kamala. The closeness that exists feels natural and happens instantly.
Because their relationship is so close, Cole and Ella refuse to call Kamala their stepmother, instead replacing her with a special name, 'Momala'. Reporting from her writing on Elle's page, Kamala explained that her relationship with her continued children was very modern like a friend. Not only supporting the development of their children, Kamala also adapts to their tastes in music and favorite shows so that they can build chemistry better.
Making Time to Accompany Children on Important Days
Being the most influential woman in Uncle Sam's country, of course, often makes it difficult for Kamala to divide her time when political agendas and family events occur at the same time. On several occasions, Kamala was indeed unable to leave the country's important tasks. For example, Kamala was unable to attend Elle's graduation ceremony from the Parsons school of Design because at that time she had to be involved with the FBI in the Russia investigation.
However, Kamala always tries to make time for her child's important day when nothing is too urgent. For example, by attending Elle's basketball and swimming Olympic games and giving full support in the audience.
Spending a Special Sunday for the Family
Kamala realized that she didn't have much time to spend quality time with her family. Finally, Kamala always dedicates Sunday evenings to focus on being with her family.
Based on her statement on Elle's page, Kamala said that the tradition of having dinner together was getting warmer and more enjoyable with the division of roles between family members. Cole will choose the background music, Ella will make the desserts, Kamala will be the chef, and her husband Emhoff will be her assistant. Reporting from the New York Times, even if there is an urgent agenda that must take up their dinner time, Kamala can still attend via Zoom and their togetherness takes place virtually.
Those are some of the ways Kamala Harris balances time between her political career and quality time with her husband and children. Kamala Harris is living proof that women don't have to choose between the role of housewives or being a career woman at the level of vice-leader of a country as big as the US.
Not easy doesn't mean you can't. As a great woman, a mother should be able to set an example for her children about the meaning of hard work and the meaning of commitment.
Hopefully the story of Kamala Harris can motivate you to be bolder in pursuing your dreams!