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trotsky

(49,533 posts)

1. Very true.

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 11:18 AM

Apr 2012

We forget just how common (and readily do-able) it was to have one working spouse, and one at home with the kids. My mom worked part-time most of her adult life. We didn't have a lot growing up, but we never went hungry and had money for vacations and presents.

Just about impossible today thanks to stagnation of wages.

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