Homemakers have a wonderful profession. Articles like yours are very demeaning. I do work "out of the home" full time. I am a graphic designer. BUT, I still get more out of taking care of home and family than I do out of what you seem to consider "REAL" work. To each his own. You should be glad that somebody does want to take care of the home and raise children, and take care of all the errands. Men and women are different and working the same job doesn't make male = female. I'm sick of listening to my own gender whine. Nobody forces anyone to be a homemaker. It's a choice - and a comendable one!