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A man was expected to provide a home for a family in his 20's, up to one generation ago. It was also expected to be done on a single income, while the wife cou
by user5994461 8y ago
A man was expected to provide a home for a family in his 20's, up to one generation ago.
It was also expected to be done on a single income, while the wife could stay home to take care of the children.
- donarb 8y agoI would say at least 2 generations ago. Those expectations died in the 1970s.
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- twtw 8y agoIt depends highly on the region and culture. In some areas of the U.S. these expectations are still around (and quite achievable).
- scurvy 8y agoYeah I wouldn't say a man in his 20's was expected to "provide" for a young family in urban areas. Maybe in the burbs with a rented home or a smaller apartment, but not white picket fence typical Americana. Then again, 10 and 15 year mortgages were the norm back then...