For my money, a kick stand is one of the surest ways to assure that damage, to the bicycle, will occur and sooner than later!

Installation, alone can and likely will cause some crushing damage. Repeated snugging up, thanks to incredibly poor design, will increase that damage. And most kickstands are far less stable than a good solid wall, or fence or tree to lean the bicycle, carefully, against.

Heck, I would sooner lay my bicycle, even the really good ones, on their side, non-drive side, and on a soft surface, such as grass that I would use a side/center stand.

But that is just me. Perhaps take the time to explain to Mrs. You the hazards of the side or center stand. Don't forget to mention the extra weight, while your at it.