In a recent priesthood lesson, everyone in the class was given a copy of "How to Be a Good Wife," a list of 10 steps to a good marriage that purportedly came from a 1950s home economics textbook.

Among the steps were: "Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal … "; "Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives … "; "Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum …"; "Don't greet him with problems or complaints … "; "Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. …"

Catch the drift? Thought so.

There's some disagreement over whether the list is a legitimate '50s document — or an Internet hoax (see www.snopes.com/language/document/goodwife.asp). But everyone should be able to agree that in the year 2009, it's hooey.

So what should a family do when Daddy comes home?

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