Women stayed at home to raise the children, not to do housework. Granted, housework comes along with staying home, but that was never the purpose of staying home.
These days it is very difficult for women to stay home, but if it is possible I believe it is the best thing for everyone involved. Women are geared to be the nurturers, and men for "bringing home the bacon."
2007-07-14 19:16:23
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answered by missmuffin 5
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I do agree that women's place was in the home, until it actually became legal and socially acceptable for women to work. In this day and age, I don't think the rule applies so much. Sometimes, in order to support a household, you need two working salaries. There's a higher cost of living than ever previously before. It is becoming more and more socially acceptable for women to work outside of the home, and have jobs higher up on the corporate ladder.
I think that this is a good thing. I'm not a bra-burning feminist with a budding hatred for all men, but I appreciate the fact that I CAN vote, and I CAN work at a pretty equal level (or if not totally equal, more equal than it was 100 years ago.)
And not always staying in the home doesnt necessarily mean that the home life is adversely affected. My mother is a doctor, but I have never felt unloved or forgotten by her. She was never too busy for me, and I think that she was a better mother and wife for it.
And hey, think of all the women who have made great strides in science......where would we be if Rosalind Franklin had stayed in the home instead of aiding Watson in discovering DNA? I assure you, we wouldn't know HALF as much about it (like the fact that it was a double helix.)
2007-07-13 23:38:42
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answered by Anonymous
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If a woman has made good choices in education and in choosing a spouse, and finances allow it, then certainly it is ideal to stay home with children for a time. (I've been a SAHM for much of the past three years, with occasional freelance work.) Beyond that, a woman's place is wherever she- and her spouse if applicable- wants to be.
On the other hand, in families where a man fails to provide a good income but the woman chooses to stay with him, she should think about working not only to contribute but to empower her own future; low income families suffer more in divorce and from appearances have a higher rate of divorce/ separation.
BY THE WAY, despite the avatar it sounds like you're a man- (I hope no woman would make your statement and mean it)I DON'T stay at home to do housework- that's for the housekeeper. My husband would be highly offended as a man if I were to be cleaning the toilets! This is not what a wife is for. I tend to my children's emotional, religious and intellectual upbringing, make dinner, keep our home attractive, and keep my own intellect intact-- that takes a full day!
2007-07-14 01:17:30
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answered by Anonymous
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Years ago men were the breadwinners and women stayed at home to take care of the children. Society isn't like that anymore, unless a man had a very good paying job, it takes 2 incomes to make ends meet. I used to work for a company that did away with benefits and employees were given a once a year 25 cent cost of living raise. Needless to say I found another job.
2007-07-14 00:24:44
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree that the woman's place USED TO BE in the home; as you say... in the PAST.
However, in the PRESENT, women can do whatever they want. Why fight it? wouldn't you like to stay home and hang out while she goes to work? Think! This could be the liberation of men everywhere from the toil of the 9 to 5... but NOOO! You have to fight it every step of the way, and for what? To preserve some antiquated idea that men should be the "earners" for the family?
Stupid to give up all that possiblity just to maintain your ego.
2007-07-13 23:20:53
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answered by p37ry 5
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Yes, A man's place is to bring home the things needed to survive. A woman cleans, decorates, and puts dinner on the table for everyone. It's okay for a woman to do what she would like...if everyone's "roles" are being filled
2007-07-14 08:26:08
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answered by jess 2
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maximum persons disagree with this because of the fact they think of the girl is going to get screwed some years down the line, if all she did became into serve her guy. think of approximately how perplexing it may be to discover a job after 25 years at abode alongside with your husband and easily a extreme college preparation? i do no longer desire to think of. although, I do believe you. i'm merely 25 years previous and that i'm a house spouse! I do have my bachelors degree from a school. My husband (27yrs previous) makes extra advantageous than sufficient to assist the two one human beings very honestly. there is not any reason at the back of me to paintings except I merely desire to maintain busy. I do this in the process alternative techniques, looking after him, making dinner, his lunches, determining with my coach, procuring, etc.. each and every each and every now and then I volunteer on the well-being facility for some hours in the process the day. It merely relies upon, he needs me to have relaxing stunning now. In some years we could have young ones and that i will preserve them besides. i've got faith mushy doing this merely because of the fact I easily have my degree, paid for it on my own, and could help myself (lived and traveled the international on my own besides). i comprehend that i could be merely super if something ever ensue. as long as you comprehend which you will continuously be waiting to preserve your self then bypass forward and stay abode, in case you have the ability :) i'm particular all those women folk who replied "disagree" at the instant are not married, i could rather desire to ascertain. i'm particular if anybody had a variety of working on a daily basis or doing what ever you like, you may p.c.. what ever you like! possibly they only won't be able to have sufficient money it!
2016-10-01 14:19:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Definitely not. If that's the case then the man's place is in the dog house. I am a married 38 year old male and I receive veteran's benefits and my wife works.
I do dishes, laundry, floors, split firewood, cooking, baking, and most importantly to me bathrooms. Yes, you read this correctly. I cannot stand toilet seats up. It aggravates me to no end. I broke our boys of leaving them up by making them clean the bathrooms too.
My wife's dinner is done and hot when she comes home from work and her clothes are folded and set aside for work.
I am also a homeschooling parent.
A woman's place is not in the home. Whoever believes that needs to spend a weekend at my house. I am the one housewife/husband they don't want to argue with.
2007-07-14 01:28:01
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answered by tercentenary98 6
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Where do you live?
Women today do not stay at home and do housework. They have jobs outside the home. It takes two people just to make a living.(America)
2007-07-14 01:06:22
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answered by Ruth 7
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maybe 30-40 years ago yes but not now..
alot of men leave their wives to go off with others
so would this statment still apply...
this statement is old and in some cases if the guy is willing to look after the family and all it's needs and thewoman agrees then she could do it..
but it has to be compromise in everything..
from housework to raising kids..
2007-07-14 01:30:09
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answered by cheree m 4
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