You’ll Cry Happy Tears When This Man Explains Why He Can’t Afford His Stay-At-Home Wife

What is this guy going to do with his wife?

Steven Nelm wrote an essay about his wife, Glory and how he could not afford her. Now, before you jump down the guy's throat listen to what he has to say. He goes on to list all of the things his wife does and how much value each has from child care ($36,660) to cleaning ($5,200) to cooking ($12,480). The grand total comes to $73,690 per year, according to Nelms’ calculations.

My wife stays home and takes care of our son every single day. She changes his diapers, feeds him, plays with him, puts him down for his nap, and comforts him when he's upset. And that's just the bare minimum. A child can typically get that attention at a day-care. But on top of that, he is her only focus … Obviously, this is part of being a parent. You take care of your child and you raise your child. But let's face it. In our day and age … there is a company ready and willing to do just about anything. So while, yes, my wife is my son's mother and it is a natural result of being a parent to love and care for your own child, there is also a very quantifiable dollar amount that can be attributed to the services rendered. I am in no way trying to simplify, objectify, or devalue the priceless love of a mother for her child. But let's be real. Pay day feels good for a reason. Because you're seeing your hard work appreciated in a tangible way that lets you "treat yo self." And this is exactly why I can't afford my wife being a Stay-At-Home Mom.