Is there a place for homemakers in today's economy?

2:56 PM, Mar. 7, 2013  |  Comments
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I read with interest the article Jan. 25 on jobs disappearing because of technology. Anyone who has children and grandchildren must be concerned what the future holds for them. Moshe Vardi, a computer scientist, is quoted as stating, "Are we prepared for an economy in which 50 percent of people aren't working?"

At first I was very upset. But, wait a minute, I can remember a time not so long ago that 50 percent of people were expected to work at home. They were called homemakers. These people took care of their home and children. Unfortunately our economy has deteriorated to the point that two breadwinners are needed for each family. Doesn't anybody else remember coming home from school and finding Mom in the kitchen preparing a nice supper?

Call me old-fashioned, but I think this plan wold solve not only the job problem, but a few others as well. Imagine that mothers had time to pay attention to their children and give them proper guidance, would we see less bullying and crime? Imagine that husbands and wives had more time together, would there be less stress and divorce? Imagine mothers had more time in the kitchen, couldn't we have better nutrition and health? I think many families would prefer a home cooked meal instead of something from a box or bag.

OK, all women's libbers can sit back down. What I'm suggesting could apply to fathers as well. Besides, what good is liberation if women are forced to have a job when they would rather work at home. I'll bet money women would be glad not to have to juggle job and home and would prefer to nurture their own children.

So how about all the smart guys - techno geniuses, economists, congressmen and senators - think about fixing the economy so mothers or fathers can work at home, instead of raising taxes to take care of those on welfare or unemployment. One way would be for people to be more sensible.

Check your values and think for yourself. Don't let television commercials tell you what you need. For example, do you really need a $70 shirt or pair of jeans because they have a certain label? They're made in China anyway. Must we wear what the fashion gurus tell us is cool so we don't get laughed at? What happened to the freedom to be yourself.

Who has the courage to say, "these clothes or shoes are ridiculous. I'm going to spend my money on all new stuff every year so I can be popular with people who are shallow." Remember when we got nice warm outfits for the homecoming dance? Clothes that we could wear for the rest of winter.

If you agree with me, you can probably think of other examples yourself. It would certainly be better for women to work at home than the government to pay people to do nothing. Refer to Hebrews 13:5.

Seneth Anne Darr


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