Does all this mean that women should not be working outside the home? No. Women’s entry into the work force is a change that cannot and should not be revoked. But I do think we need to be more honest about the trade offs involved. And that, I think, should produce greater reluctance to leave home for long hours, particularly when children are young. We also need to be more respectful of those women who do choose to stay home. Their choice makes a positive difference in their children’s lives.