This reminds me of the trend to value women's work at home on a per hour basis. Then an inevitable conclusion is reached: being a homemaker is like being emplo

This reminds me of the trend to value women's work at home on a per hour basis. Then an inevitable conclusion is reached: being a homemaker is like being employed but not compensated. The point is taking care of your family is something people want to do to maintain family relationship, connections between generations and self-identity. It's a choice, not a forced expenditure. And it's not meant to be pleasant or easy. It's not a hobby. It's a fabric of a well lived life.