The role of the housewife has changed considerably since the days of Erma Bombeck, ironing curtains, and making the perfect upside-down cake. The modern-day housewife (or at-home mother) hires a housekeeper, home schools and organizes child play groups. We're reconsidering the idea of housewifery. Laura's guest is Caitlin Flanagan, contributing editor of the Atlantic Monthly and author of a forthcoming book about modern motherhood. Click here to read her article "Housewife Confidential" . Other guests TBA.
