A housewife is a woman who is responsible for operating or managing her family’s household, including caring for her children, purchasing, cooking, and storing food for the family, and purchasing daily necessities.

Some argue that there are no longer any “traditional” housewives or stay-at-home moms. We are all unique individuals with unique lifestyles and circumstances. Many of us have never worked outside of the home, while others have. Most of us are well educated, with biochemists, neuroscientists, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals among us. However, I believe that housewives still exist.

In 2021, Mississippi led the list of states with the highest number of stay-at-home parents. One parent stays at home with their children in 6.5 percent of families in the Magnolia State. Delaware finished in second with 5.6 percent, Texas third with 3.5 percent, and North Carolina fourth with 3.5 percent (3.4 percent).