Those are very high status, high demand 'job', you need a lot so sacrifices to achieve tenure professor, and I think they are not compatible with family raising

Those are very high status, high demand 'job', you need a lot so sacrifices to achieve tenure professor, and I think they are not compatible with family raising for most people. Why, because you are competing with the best people that are willing to sacrifice life balance, family, leisure time, etc. But the thing is, it's a choice, no one is forced to go into super high status occupations. Those that choose so must be very bright and completely dedicated to one thing. I think most women know or realise later on that this level of competition is insane, and that's why they quit and find something that is not as high status, but is more enjoyable. A very small percentage of men are willing to ditch everything else to be at the top, some get there, most don't, most women find out that it's not worth it. Oh, and I think it's crucial for children to bond with their mother and skipping this and putting them in daycare early is not in their best interest. I also think that motherhood is more valuable than most engineering job or paper publishing.