should female need to earn a lot?

I feel like the man & the lady should both have incomes that they can bring to the table. I understand that this isn't necessarily what a lot of others believe..A lot of women prefer to be housekeepers & full-time mothers, but personally, this just wouldn't be for me. I'd be driven INSANE not having a career and income of my own; I would probably feel useless. Plus? A little experience in the career-field never hurt anyone. I think it's smart for women, even those who plan on being full-time housekeepers, to get their education - that way, if they divorced from the husband that was used to supporting her - she'd have a plan of her own, so she wouldn't be left high & dry. This is my personal opinion, though. I feel like it depends on your personality, and your goals. My goal is to be a career-woman, and that's my number one priority. Some people decide to put their families ahead of their careers - and if that's a better choice for them, more power to them. :)

1st I believe in that men and women should make as much money for the same amount of work. (Notice amount) Sometimes a man's strength is required so fine, pay him more. Sometimes a woman's mind is needed, fine pay her more. I was reading some of your responses and we just need a lot of money now a days because that's where we are at right now. You cannot be poor and have a great life. I'm sure you can be happy, but you wont do very well. Be treated nicely or get around. I will not say that I have a lot of money, rather the opposite. I usually only have a month's rent worth of surplus each month - it's enough to get by, go out every weekend and do fun stuff. I would LOVE to make more. I am working my way up my company. And in the end I wish to start my own. My fiancée just started her career and she feels the same way if not even stronger to start her own business. Although a woman who has kids I believe should stay home with the kids. It doesn't matter what kind of job she has. I live in the US and I see young children with nannies who are obviously not their mother. What kind of relationship are they going to have with their parents when they grow up? Having someone else take care of your children and putting your career before them is just messed up. Doesn't matter if your a man or a woman. A child needs parents.