I don’t know if life became more harsh; rather a few decades of the 20th century were anomalies. Before automation and modern conveniences, running a household

I don’t know if life became more harsh; rather a few decades of the 20th century were anomalies. Before automation and modern conveniences, running a household was a very demanding job. Have you tried washing clothes using a bar of soap and a scrubbing board? Or firing up a meal using an old stove? Or preserving foods (canning, drying, pickling) because no refrigeration. Or drawing water for a bath from a well, and firing up hot water? Never mind the kids… Edit: Not aimed at you specifically. I just think people don’t appreciate that historically, both genders had to contribute a LOT to build a successful family.