In the current economy, maybe things have changed some but I stand by what I said. MOST women do NOT respect a stay-at-home Dad.
They hate going to work while you stay at home.
I have a hunch that social circles and geography contribute more to our different experiences with this issue than anything else. We lived in rural East Texas where the bubba and bubbette types weren’t keen on the idea either. Once we got out of the sticks, not even a speed bump.
I don’t have to worry, nor do I care about most women, i only have to worry about one. She seems to be fine with it, we just would like more money.