[bert]

While I understand the sentiment for wives staying home, I also understand that wives no longer darn socks or iron ever article of washed clothing.

Too much time at home alone is boring

[wbarmy]

Too much time at home alone is boring

If you have enough children, the wife is never home alone.

[V K Lee]

Bert, if wives are not mending or washing, their time is being eaten by planning menus, cooking meals, homechooling the children (if fortunate enough to do so), and wearing the role of caregiver to a family member.
These days women are expected to Make bread as well as Bake it.

Certainly agree with the fact that a woman working outside the home is much more equipped to carry on when and if she should lose her husband. She has the stronger foundation to do so.