A REAL TRADWIFE REACTS (Episode 2): Ballerina Farm The Times Article

Let’s review the viral @TheBallerinaFarm article, from the perspective of a “real traditional wife”. Was it realistic? Was it fair? Let’s find out!

[HeatherLaurenCo]

I agree with your reaction. The “stay in bed for a week” thing really shocked me. But the other thing that was a red flag was the epidural thing. I don’t think a man should be able to dictate whether or not a woman can get pain relief when it is not something he has ever experienced. It could have been taken out of context, but it really bothered me.

[XOReverie]

I don't believe we share alot of the same views but i genuinely think you make alot of great points, i love how you talk about tradwife influencers talking about being a traditional wife as if its just baking bread which of course, it isn't just that. Its really a breath of fresh air to see someone who seems to have a very happy but also healthy traditional marriage and not just "influencers" who wear pretty dresses and bake bread and act like they live the lifestyle. You seem like genuinely a sweet person and i agree with the commenter who said you look great without makeup, you look stunning with and without makeup :)

[ThakaneBereng]

The actual issue is that trad wives do the invisible labour that most men don’t value. I feel bad for her with all those kids and wealth and no help. The older children end up being parents to the other kids and that’s not fair. They have employees on the farm doing the work, so what is he actually helping with but the laundry

[jamiestanley]

I love you and Mrs Midwest! It’s more relatable and more relaxed. Now I’m a pretty liberal woman, but with that said, I think everyone should be able to choose how they live. I stay at home with my son, always have, and am very thankful I can. I and my family are also religious and very involved in our community. My child goes to public school and my husband works. I have friends who are working moms and some that are like me and stay home, and some who stay home and home school. To each their own. I think we all need to drop the labels, be respectful, and love one another. On a side note, I’ve only been criticized once by a lady who is 87 years old 😂 we go to the same bible study and she asked me what I did for irk and when I said I stay at home I got an eye roll and a snarky “oh”. But honestly it was more funny than than hurtful. Anyways, love the video! Keep them coming!

[ms.b]

You are so smart and well spoken! ♥️ live hearing your opinions on these kinds of things.

[E.Cerulean]

This changed my mind on a lot of things. Thank you

[AnnaAnna-stje]

what confused me most about the article was - if all is true - the fact that their answers did seem a bit out of balance as a married couple. maybe it was them being "real" but if i had someone from a newspaper shadow me and my husband i wouldnt want to have such mismatching answers.
and i would be more careful with my words: for example i wonder if she said "oh i loved my time as a ballerina but motherhood and raising my kids on a farm was worth giving it up and its fulfilling for me" and the interviewer just left out the last part? or "farm live is very hard and sometimes i need a break and have some rest days" and the interviewer spun it into "she is so exhausted she has to spend days in bed to recover"?
but all in all i was so confused why she was labelled as a tradwife? i have never seen her say that about herself or their marriage. arent they both business owners and working on their business? she is a working woman especially when it comes to the marketing part of their brand.
i definitely feel like the article had a very clear bias which is a shame

[michelletackett]

I've seen people say housewives/tradwives don't get criticized. I roll my eyes and ask people, "I guess you don't go to many comment sections huh?"

I hate the demonizing of traditional wives. Feminists say they're for women making their own choices, until women make their own choices that do not adhere ro the feminist ideology.

[iloveSeungHyun]

How did you feel about the video where she’s saying she wants flight tickets to Greece but he gifts her an egg apron and didn’t even bother to wrap it, and passive agressively saying “you’re welcome”?

[cathy]

Agreed❤

Also there are sacrifices we both make you said and i thought…. Opportunities to serve each other. We WANT to give to each other because we are a team and love making each other happy. Sacrifice sounds like taking. I see my marriage as more giving❤❤❤

[amy]

I’m more on the side that I feel bad for ballerina farm after the interview but watching this was insightful and some good points I hadn’t considered

[TheAudMom]

Love this series! ❤ I think people really just need to see more of the “real life” side, like you said, Cynthia. Traditional marriage and motherhood should bring joy, and doesn’t need to be aesthetic or back breaking to be fulfilling. We run a pretty simple life and home here in rural Florida, and it’s just…good. No pomp and fuss, and no one is being abused lol. We try to be pretty crunchy, but I’m still getting my epidural when #4 arrives in December! 😂 Most traditional families aren’t quite as extreme as some people like to think. We’re just normal people trying to work out their faith and enjoy a wholesome life. And maybe not die from weird injections or seed oils. 🙃

[NikkiPhillippi]

EXCELLENT video Cynthia! You do such a great job conveying your thoughts 👏🏻

[tmiller]

Wow you look about 21 without makeup! Definitely a compliment btw lol ❤️

[Vicpoint]

Those in power right now really have a problem with the entire notion of traditional marriage. They don't want a happy and healthy populace, so they will criticize tradwives no matter what. This includes calling someone a "tradwife" who isn't one, just to make the movement look self-contradictory. And I think they *know* that most tradwives are as you say more "normal", but they don't want the rest of the country knowing it because they're trying to make traditional marriage look more eccentric than it really is.

[mrsdaisymama]

Great take on this. The hate against this family is vile. I’m so glad you made this video amidst all the other negative takes I’ve seen. I considered sharing my perspective but honestly don’t want to attract that type of negative attention to my channel. But our voices really need to be heard! There shouldn’t be anything wrong with WANTING to be wives, mothers, homemakers. They are all about pro choice until we choose to be traditional.

[marianamota_]

I love the natural hair color so much 😍 missing the fringe though 😄🫶🏻

[Himmiefan]

The really disturbing things that stood out to me are that her name is not on the business. It's all in her husband's name, so she's really a volunteer and not even an employee. Also, the whole egg apron business. That'a a giant red flag, and I felt so sorry for her. Their whole courtship was run on his terms, and he didn't have much regard for her wants and needs.

[rachellemini]

I absolutely love your videos, you are such a sweet heart. I feel that we all should have respect for one another other whether a stay at home mom or working mom. Everyone’s circumstances are different. I don’t watch the Ballerina Farm content but I know about them. By the way, can you tell me what shade that Maybelline lipstick is that you were using in the video, it looks beautiful on you 😘🥰

[brandiwine]

First of all you are gorgeous!
I always look forward to your videos, you remind me of my sweet sister and having a chat together about all the things:) I agree with you so much about how majority of women /mothers would like to not work or work part time. I don't have littles any longer, but my teenager would benefit from me being home more often, being a teenager in society today is such a difficult time, although I am very fortunate to work early in the day so Dad and I can both be home with my daughter. Thank you so much for your videos💕💕