My wife would be MISERABLE staying at home with our son;
Wow. I wonder if you realize how sad that statement actually sounds. As a husband, aren't you offended/hurt that your wife is made miserable by being around your own child? I consider it an extension of my love for my husband that I love, care for and educate OUR children. If I rejected raising our children, I can't help but think he would feel, in some part, rejected himself. He would also be wondering why we had a family in the first place. Did she not want a child or did she just think she would feel differently? It can be hard, lonely and even frustrating work staying home with babies and young children, but the time is actually short in the grand scheme of things and very well spent in the end.
Oh please, get off your high horse. You know exactly what I meant but chose to portray it in the worst light possible. You have no idea how my wife works, and I can guarantee you that are children will be more well-adjusted than your self-righteous little brats (how can they avoid it) any day.