Reply #60: 50 years ago, when mothers stayed home and father's worked [View All]

[kittykitty]

I don't remember there being much divorce. When women became empowered with their own incomes and independence, they had opportunity to meet men at the workplace and could become dissatisfied with their own marriages. Now, when second incomes are almost mandatory the same situation exists. Conversely, men have women in the workplace.

The stress of both parents working contributes to difficulty in meeting the needs of children. Children develop problems compounding the stress.

Also the explosion of media, constant discussion and exploitation of extra-marital affairs it has become an easy out if you are dissatisfied with your spouse.

Divorce does not carry the stigma it did 50+ years ago.

Was it better 50+ years ago? Lots of talented women were relegated to childcare and housecleaning. I think there was a novel written about wife-swapping, and martini filled evenings, but I can't remember the name. Just rambling here.