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Originally Posted by kajira
It takes two to raise a family. Don't mean to sound like I am man bashing  , however, it seems that men can take a nap, leave, shower or make plans when they want too. We are the ones who think, ok what about the kids? The men's attitude is well I work she can take care of it, or I've earned the right to do what I want..there does not seem to be any equality, not even 60.40. Furthermore, if we bring it up then we are nagging...... |
Generalization always falls short. I take care of the kids 65% or more and the household 90% of the time. I know several stay at home fathers, fathers with primary care etc. So while your situation may be the normal 80% of the time SAHD might have the same complaint to, yet have less of an outlet because society believes all women are great mothers and fathers can't care for children.
After my divorce from my first wife I had full custody of my child. Everyone asked what was wrong with the mother. My answer "nothing, she is a great mother." They were stunned that she did not have custody. That I was just considered the better of the two parents.
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