Why is it strange? Why should us software developers be allowed to work from home, but others who need a livelihood and provide valuable services to society sho

Why is it strange? Why should us software developers be allowed to work from home, but others who need a livelihood and provide valuable services to society should not be allowed to produce goods from home? After all, dentists and tailors see clients in their homes, and people who sell t-shirts online often manufacture and ship the goods from their home.