I agree with you that Western society greatly undervalues work done in the home, and I agree that an increased respect for work done in the home is an important part of any change in values.

But the above does not necessarily mean that women should choose to work at home versus working outside of the home. To the extent economics doesn't require both parents to work (sadly these days most have to), I think the decision is an individual one, and there is no reason why a woman should stay at home to take care of children anymore than a man should.

Fletch