As the child of a working mom, I wholeheartedly disagree. Of course, I was young before video games and cable TV, but I would say that based on my observation of families in our neighborhood, there isn't a difference between the kids of the moms who stay home and the moms who work. All are very well adjusted and exceptionally well mannered. Also, why doesn't the same rule apply to men who work? Why shouldn't men stay home? Why must it be the woman?