[Revolting cat!]

Stand by your man
And show the world you love him 
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man

[Judy Jetsun]

I think one answer would be: In 1956, 1966 1976
How much of an income did a man have to make to support a family? (let's look at some TV families for instance)

Wife 3 kids and a dog? How much money did
Father's know Best make to support his family?

What about Ward Cleaver the Beav's dad? how much money for his family?

What about Mr Brady? he had an extended family and a maid on top of it? how much money did he bring in??

Fast forward to 2006 could most men afford to take care of a family like the ones of old? I would say proably Not...