From a girl's practical perspective - I think it is PREFERRED but not a requirement. The reason I say this is not for the reasons they depicted i nthe episode but rather because if you're married and happen to fall on hard times (note today's recession - at least in america), then the wife can go out and find work during hard times to help support the family. It may not be the case for all couples, but between my hubby and I, we decided that I will work until we start a family then after the kids reach a certain age, I can decide whether i want to go back and work or not. Basically, I think education this day and age provides a freedom to a couple where they can balance their life however they wish and can also be a setback should they need it. I do agree with the mom that being a housewife is not easy - I've learned it after getting married and boy was it a shock to realize how many little details I was not paying attention to. My opinion - I'm in the middle.
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