I would do it in a heart-beat! To me, family always comes first and if the opportunity to stay home arose then hooray!! Of course, everyone is different and not all women have the temperament to stay home and “wait” on their husbands and kids.
I don’t view it as a waste of education, because a more educated housewife means one who will be better informed in making decisions that pertain to the household. It also doesn’t hurt to know that if need be, I can assist kids with their calculus and physics homework or class projects.
Also, in the event that the man was no longer able to work, God forbid that he died or became disabled; wouldn’t it be comforting to know that your skills and education can keep the family afloat?
At the risk of sounding old-fashioned, I don’t think a woman can achieve a greater sense of accomplishment other than by raising a family. It’s amazing how women have bought into the feminism hogwash hook, line and sinker. Feminists themselves are one of the most miserable, depressed women you can find. Reason being that you cannot go against what nature has perfected for thousands of years: men are supposed to be the providers while women were made to nurture and ensure that everyone in the family is happy and healthy.
Other than working, there are other many ways that a housewife can keep busy. For example by volunteering her resources to help the needy, keeping a garden, joining a book club or bible study etc...