This activity really stirred me. Although I grew up in a “traditional” family atmosphere, I strongly believe there is no absolute norm. Over fifty years ago, women were expected to stay at home to upkeep the house and raise the children. Men on the other hand worked outside the home and were the sole bread winners. But wait… that was well over fifty years!!!
Today, women are far more educated and far more independent. Thank goodness! If both spouses work outside the home, then it’s only fair that both spouses split the home duties evenly.
My parents were neither traditional nor way out of the norm. My parents worked as a team. They split work evenly even though my father worked outside the home. Parenting is a full time job. A stay at home parent is the most trying job. My father would take over while my mother had a “time out”.
As for me, I couldn’t imagine not working. I’ve been working since I was 18 years. Five years later, I can’t imagine staying at home and depending on my husband to bring home all the income. Now, this isn’t because of pride; but rather because I am an independent woman who would go stir crazy if stuck at home all day.
Each generation is different from the last. I believe in a family structure, but I also value my independence. Therefore, it’s only right to split home chores evenly after work with my husband. After all, we are equals; both created in God’s image. J
I agree with you about not being able not work outside the house. I seriously would go crazy if I didn't have a job.
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