As I grew up a child of the 80's I learned from parents, grandparents, religious leaders and tv  that the male and female genders had roles that were specific and "right".

These roles included the man being the wage earner, the father, the head of the household etc.  The woman was to be the dutiful wife, nurturer and general stay at home cook, clean, serve etc.  

While I don't personally have a problem with this as a general principal, I think it needs to be expanded upon.

Firstly, if the man/father/husband  is the primary bread winner in the family AND the woman/wife/mother can stay at home and still maintain a happy life, what's the problem?

I feel that if the man/husband/father is going out and spending his time to bring in a supportive income than there is a clear division of duties that can be applied.

That way everyone can have quality time together because the chores/cooking etc. have been completed.

Now, if the overall roles are reversed and the woman/wife/mother is the primary earner and the man/husband/father wishes to and can stay home, I also don't have a problem with that.  The same principal applies.  If the woman/wife/mother is the primary bread winner than more power to them.

To continue with that principal if both parties work than I believe that both parties should negotiate a fair division of labor depending on who has what availability.

I don't think that these concepts are all unfair, as I also believe that if children are present and can be held accountable for a fair share of the housework or income generation to be applied to life's expenses than it should also be done.

Feel free to comment on these ideas as I would love to hear what others have to say.