Is interview query about motherhood fair?
If you went through this employer's records and noted that only female applicants were asked this question, you could prove that this employer was in violation of the law.
Lisser and I agree that your answer was good. You answered truthfully and anticipated what the employer was getting at. However, you could also have responded with a question: "Why do you ask? Is being a parent an advantage or a disadvantage in this position?"
You can turn this into a pitch by saying: "My parenting explains my employment gap of 10 years. But I hope you'll see from my educational and professional background that I can do the job. And you know that as a mother I'm reliable, motivated and ready to go."
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