Working Mothers
Sir,—To “A.N.R.” may I say that the uniqueness of a woman’s role is child-bearing, not child-rearing, a joint responsibility. Delinquency stemming from “working” mothers might equally stem from absence of fathers. Emotionally exacting work needs relief if it is to be carried on efficiently. Judges get six months’ leave every five years; some women get it by “going out” to work. “Happy Home-maker” speaks of a husband’s “right” to loving care. Loving care is mutual in marriage. A “caring” husband would help in the extra work load of his wife, whether she worked or not, if it were to be, as evidence suggests, for the greatest ultimate good of the family. Given an understanding community, education for family living, better education, and equal pay for women, better facilities for working mothers, full use of a mother’s talents, and motherhood need be no more incompatible than full use of father’s talents and fatherhood.—Yours, etc., B.K.R. April 11, 1965.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30725, 14 April 1965, Page 16
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Working Mothers
Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30725, 14 April 1965, Page 16
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