Men are likely to vacate the house for the day to pursue leisure activities, leaving their children and their chore lists behind. In contrast, women are more likely to relax with a magazine and a cup of tea in the living room, risking contamination of their leisure time with requests for a PB&J, the buzzer on the dryer indicating the laundry is ready to be folded, or the words “I’m done!” being shouted from the bathroom.

