THERE WAS A STUDY by attorney Michael Minton on the monetary value of a wife’s services in the home. First he listed the various functions she performs:
Chauffeur Gardener Family counselor Maintenance worker Cleaning woman
Housekeeper Cook Errand runner Bookkeeper Interior decorator
Caterer, dietician, secretary, hostess
Using this impressive list of housewife’s work in today’s labor market, He came up with $985/week. That’s $51,220/year!