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Jul 7, 2026, 03:35 AM
Nanny or Full-time Wife? A Discussion on Monthly Salary
Recently, I heard a man complaining that his wife, who stays at home to take care of their child, is asking him to pay her a monthly salary of 8,000 yuan, just like a nanny, until the child starts kindergarten. This demand seems a bit excessive, but we need to understand the reasoning behind it.
When their child was born, they hired a nanny to take care of the baby for a month, paying 8,000 yuan. After the child was one month old, his wife said that she would take care of the child herself, but still demanded a monthly salary of 8,000 yuan. The man thought his wife was being too demanding and didn't want to pay.
However, his wife's reasoning was that she was doing more than the nanny, who only took care of the child and cooked meals during her confinement. Now, she not only takes care of the child but also does household chores, cooks, and does laundry. This issue has sparked a deeper discussion: should full-time wives receive a monthly salary?
From an economic perspective, the value of a full-time wife's work is undeniable. According to market principles, a full-time wife's work should be compensated accordingly. However, in reality, the work of full-time wives is often overlooked, even taken for granted.
From a sociological perspective, the role of full-time wives is indispensable in the family. They not only take care of the children but also bear the responsibility of household chores and caring for family members. However, the work of full-time wives is often seen as 'unpaid labor' without adequate recognition or compensation.
This issue has sparked our thinking about the value of domestic labor and social security. Should full-time wives be provided with a monthly salary? This is a question that requires discussion and consideration from multiple perspectives.



