Read the texts and match them with the headings. there is one extra title. there were financial downsides of course to staying at home. new clothes and regular hairdos were a luxury. social outings were those which included the family, perhaps going for a walk in the countryside, or taking a picnic. expensive meals in restaurants were way beyond our means and out of the question. after my second child my former boss asked if i would consider returning to work. the salary would have been very welcome but there was no way anyone was going to look after my children except me, until they were old enough to go to school. money was less important to me than my family. besides, i would still have to pay someone to care for my children.