I agree with you Brit and I find it weird but not surprising. The logic for many is money. If we can get 2 salaries, why not? Unlike what many said here, boredom comes after money. Women work to earn more money for the couple and if this can also kill boredom it is fine but it is essentially for money. Also, for many -mostly- Western ladies, or let's call them "career-minded ladies", staying at home to care for the kids means having a gap in their CV. That's not conceivable for them and their career is more important than the well-being of their family. A nanny can take care of the kids so that the woman can enjoy her personal life/career/activities etc.