Another book about whether or not women should stay home and raise their children or go to work. This book was interesting because it didn't at all focus on the well-being of the children in a mental sense. Instead, it focused on the well-being of them mother, and what she gives up to stay at home. The hidden costs to staying at home turn out to be substantial- more than the money she loses while staying home- she won't be able to go back to work at the same level, she's not getting any retirement benefits, and she's left with no insurance or anything in case of divorce or death of her husband. She also discusses the emotional needs of women. She points out that housewives always talk about how demanding it is- but then how do working women do it (they certainly seem to, and the children survive!)
Controversial and interesting. Pointed out lots of things I hadn't considered.