Two Terms

Concerted Cultivation: the ideal physical manifestation of this concept are the cliche piano lessons almost every household in suburbia seems to partake in. As Annette Lareau describes the term, values, lessons, activities, and morales of the the upper middle class seem to be very important aspects of parenting. Parents seem to pride themselves on the lessons of self-motivation and knowledge to make their children more aware of the various social institutions. 

Opting Out: this word refers to the act of quitting work for household needs. This idea is especially seen in housewives and women who are forced to tend to their household's needs: a trend referred to as the "third shift" by Michael Messner. In most of the examples presented in the book, women are not doing the literal meaning of the term "opting out" but instead have no other choice because of financial circumstances.