Marriage Expectations, Family Values, and the Double Standards Hidden in a Porch Conversation

The second lady, as always, replied, “Well, isn’t that nice?”

The Question of Children

Curious now, the first woman leaned in and asked, “And tell me, what about your children? What’s happened with your son?”

The second sighed deeply. “Oh, my poor son! His marriage is so unfortunate. He ended up with a girl who doesn’t lift a finger around the house. continue reading …