I'm not sure how they can say part-time is harder. It seems like you girls all have it under control!! Maybe the people in the study didn't have as helpful husband's and they were expected to do all of the housework too. I agree that if you share the workload it would be much easier. And the regular contact with adults would be good for you as long as you don't overdo it and get too stressed. An understanding employer is also a plus.