Forty plus years ago, three young mothers in our church group died and left young children at home. My mom saw how difficult the father's lives were with trying to work, take care of the kids and homes so she decided that we should learn how to do the dishes, laundry and cook. Later, after getting married and having kids, since we both worked and I got home before my wife I did all the cooking and things worked out well for everyone. Unfortunately, I didn't do as well with my kids, but they learned and both know how to keep a clean home!