Bill, We all have concerns about the way children are growing up in this world. Michelle is one of them. I think that if you have any recall of some of her previous posts, you will remember, her husband was very anxious for her to earn money. He never came across as someone who wanted to be put out or put upon while she was working.He wanted her to earn money and he wanted her at his beck and call. He can't have it both ways She has worked hard as a mother. She has given her children a lot and she has also worked hard to get past holding a job that will pay her minimum wage.
She is proud of what she has accomplished and should be.I'm inclined to believe that there is an ego issue going on with him at this point. She has a full time position that holds possibility for advancement for her and possibly a higher salary in the future, than he can hope for.
I remember many posts from her where she put herself down and I chided her for it.I see her now as a person who recognizes her worth in many areas of her life.
Now on to Donna Shalala. She is obviously well educated, extremely bright and from the look of her credentials worked her entire adult life. Is she married? I don't know. Does she have children? again I don't know. I will say though that until I know what her family situation is I would take a very large grain of salt with her advice as the only gospel. I also say again until we walk in Michelle's shoes or any other mother who works out of the home, don't even think to pass any kind of judgment. Juno