Both always did well in school, normal youth activities, have been employed at one job or another since age 16, and have graduated college. The girl is an RN, and the boy did 4 years in USMC, has gone on and married, and given me a precious granddaughter this year.
It was good that I had a decent job and income by the time my ex- (may he rest in peace now...) chose to be a “weekend dad” and philandering alcoholic, wasting thousands of dollars a year out partying with his friends. We would have been homeless if forced to live on child support from him of under $300/month. And for those who will say that my working broke up the marriage, that is pure BS.
My wife works with many other Christian mothers who have well adjusted and highly successful children.
It’s been my experience that much of this superior stay-at-home mom stuff is perpetuated by certain religious perspectives.
Not the, “I honor him” comments, etc...
Parenting is so much more than constantly being in close proximity to your children at all hours of the day.
Besides, what do these women do when school starts?