Woman Spends 10 Years at Home Raising 4 Kids,

Henry, a breadwinner, thinks being a housewife is easy compared to his 9-to-5 job. His wife, Alison, a mother of four, challenges him to swap roles. Confident, Henry agrees, assuming it’s “child’s play.” The next day, he burns breakfast, forgets the kids’ school needs, and mixes laundry colors. By evening, he’s overwhelmed, accidentally picks up the wrong child from school, and faces a kitchen disaster. Alison returns to a messy home but offers

help, which Henry pridefully declines. Over days, his mistakes pile up. On the fourth day, Alison finds a spotless house and dinner ready—Henry hired a maid, admitting defeat. “Running a household is hard work,” he confesses, apologizing for underestimating Alison. They keep the maid, easing Alison’s load, and Henry returns to work, never again dismissing her role or refusing help.