Back in the day, mothers taught their daughters to care for their husbands, children, and the home to be good homemakers and wives. Was that a bad thing? No. My dear mother gave me the foundation to be a good wife, mother, and homemaker. I never recall her saying my husband was responsible for certain household chores. Yes, routine maintenance issues like plumbing, electrical, etc., would be more in line with his duties, but not the ironing, washing dishes, etc. In the latter days, many wives raised their children and did not work outside the home. Let’s fast forward to now. Today, this is not the case. Many women have high-powered jobs that are demanding. So, “Should Couples Share Household Responsibilities?”
If both the husband and wife work, which in most cases are long hours, and the children are at home, should the wife be primarily expected to take care of the children(feed, bathe, help with homework, etc.)? Along with these duties, she cooks, cleans, iron clothes, and takes the children to extra-curricular activities, to name a few. Traditionally, many men consider these female duties, especially in the past. Nowadays, the young women of the day have an entirely different view of who does what. They are the actual “help meet” the Bible speaks of. They undoubtedly help “meet the bills” with their income. So, I ask again, “Should Couples Share Household Responsibilities?”
In closing, I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this topic. Do you believe that gender roles should determine household responsibilities? Should women be responsible for getting the children to and from school and their activities, etc., while men handle tasks like painting, plumbing, and repairs? What is your view, and do women of different ages differ in their opinions? “Should Couples Share Household Responsibilities?” Let’s talk! If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.1 Corinthian 3:14. I’ll return next week with a new post, “You Are Not A Failure!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie