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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  I think if one spouse does not work, they should take care of all the house and/or child duties, whether it be the husband or the wife. But nowadays there aren't many households who don't have both people working. Seems like everyone except two sets of my aunts and uncles. Both couples are husband works, wife does not. Also they only had one kid each. Sure makes it easier than say both parents working with three kids, plus the grandparents. Hmm, no wonder they stayed married and my parents divorced LOL. |
Agree. My dad didn't work for a time and the house was always spotless and the same for when my mom didn't work but dad did...
Same for me and hubby, now. Well, hubby has always worked, but I resigned my job six months ago so I can study full time. However, since I'm based at home with no set hours, I ensure the house is spotless and he has a hot meal after work everyday.
I enjoy doing these things for him cuz I know he'd do the same and even though I am not technically "working" right now, he still cleans on the weekends and even cooks on the weekdays so I can have a break.
I think, also, that having some sort of expectation in regards to behavior for housewives in the 50's was sort of healthy. I mean, otherwise, they would have just chilled in front of the TV all day with no goals and that can't be healthy for one's mental state. Maybe these expectations gave them something to achieve in the day and a sense of purpose since they couldn't work..
I know it sounds sexist and archaic now but it probably worked back in the day for different reasons in the context of the time.
By the way, I love Lucy!!!!!