You don't say!

As opposed to what? The sense of worthlessness the SAH mom must feel?

I know, I know, she didn't say "In every case." And yes, emotional considerations are as important as financial ones in this decision.

But come on! In the second paragraph there seems to be a strong implication that sufficient "fulfillment" is not available at home, and that one does not use one's "skills" at home. I'm trying to come up with an occupation for which that would actually be true. At the very least, surely one's critical thinking skills are taxed heavily at home!

If emotional reasons are to be considered, why not also point out the stresses of wondering what your kids are doing while you're away, of more complicated time management, of dealing with kids who will likely act up during the transition period as their routine is altered. These may not be deal-breakers, but they are real issues. Seems like in this article the only non-monetary "factors" to consider are how happy you're likely to be once you get out of the house!