“Quality of life is part of it... extra money in a family is suppose to bring extra happiness. Turncs out that’s not as true as people thought.”
So right!
I know several families that were two income households. When the lockdown came they had to tighten their belts for awhile. They realized they could have a happier life on less income. The families got used to being together and found out they enjoyed having mom home.
It was worth not buying a new car/truck to have mom at home.
Then there was the online schooling and moms and dads actually got to see what their kids were being taught. It was a wake-up call. Some of the parents I talked to couldn’t believe the crap their kids were being taught. Now mom has time to review the kids school work, go to parent-teacher and PTA meetings.
The teachers and school boards aren’t terribly happy to see these Tiger Moms demanding that real history, math, economics, etc be taught.
Home schooling has gone through the roof since the lockdown. And its the brightest kids who are being taught at home since mom isn’t working. The slackers are still in the public school system.
It seems more families are choosing the traditional family life. A good thing.
Positive unintended consequences... Thanks for your insightful comments - you’re right on this... you’ve found a part of the puzzle.