"I have all the cares of home ownership and the privacy of apartment living. We have an investment in the house. So I find myself doing all the undesirable chores to protect our investment."

What does this image say about male vs. female roles in the suburban home of the 1970's? Do these gender distinctions still apply to the division of labor with respect to domestic chores?

Why do you think the man of the house places a particular emphasis on his home as an "investment"? Do you think his wife views her home the same way? What about the children?

Discuss the fact that with every blessing comes a corollary responsibility. What are the "cares of home ownership" as compared with urban apartment living?

Although we may enjoy our homes, why do we often view its upkeep as tedious and "undesirable"?