Does hiring a maid send the wrong message?

Editor’s note: This discussion was originally posted on Feb. 7. I’ve changed the timestamp to move it higher in case people want to comment on today’s column .

I am considering hiring a cleaning service for our home, but I am afraid I will give my children (17 and 13) the wrong impression about housekeeping.

I would like to spend less time with large cleaning chores like floors and bathrooms and more time doing things I enjoy around the house, but I don’t want my kids to think you just hire someone to clean up after you.

Anyone have comments on this?