yesterday

"In Mormon culture females are supposed accept a calling. They are to be constantly smiling over their family of five. They are supposed to take supper across the street to an ill neighbor and then put up with their husband when he comes home from work and smile about it the whole time. There is this sense that Mrs. Jones down street is doing the same thing, and there is this undercurrent of competition. To be a good mother and wife, women have to put on this mask of perfection. They can't show their tears, depression or agony,"

From ABC News

I had the most depressing day yesterday. My brilliant daughter is slowly being convinced by the extended family and mormon culture that getting higher education is pointless for women.

I want to puke.