SC,
I work with both working families and very wealthy families who have stay at home moms because they can afford it. But trust me on this one - the working families are typically better parents.
OK, I don't mean to be a stinker here - but does not the
Proverb 31 women work? Is she not buying and SELLING fields to plant and fine linnen?
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
OK, I know what you mean. There is no doubt that many women go to work for the wrong reasons. The consequence may be a poor relationship with their children. I see this first hand.