WIVES AND WORK
May I congratulate "Overseas Soldier's Wife" on her great achievements in her husband's absence. If she finishes her housework at 8.30 a.m. and then does essential sewing until 4.30 p.m. (eight hours), may I inquire how she finds the time to do her shopping, washing, visiting and other necessary jobs, besides attending the children's needs. Different people have different ways of housekeeping, and I for one would certainly like to pop in on "Overseas Soldier's Wife" unexpectedly. It is utterly impossible for anv woman to do all she says, and as 'for neglecting the children, well, perhaps the neighbours would help us out on that one. By the time I have finished my housework, attended my two infants, done a little crardening and written to my husband, I am more than ready for my eight hours' sleep. Routine is all very well, but in my opinion eight hours' essential work daily is impossible for any mother of young children. Something is bound to suffer. ANOTHER SERVICEMAN'S WIFE
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 64, 16 March 1944, Page 4
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