Today some mothers were working for years before marriage and have reached a pay scale that the father hasnt quite reached. A mother quitting a $50,000 dollar a year job to stay home while the father makes $30,000 is a tough nut to crack.
I know some people face that dilemma, but I can tell you this.... I stayed home and raised my two during their formative years.
Today both of them are outstanding, well adjusted (kind of :), and great parents and citizens. I wouldn't take $100,000,000,000 for our history, those memories, and our loving relationship today.