Thats almost one in five.
Sometimes, their husbands might think that childcare is not a full-time job.
The wife saw him struggle but did nothing to help.
Bored Pandacontacted Licensed Educator and Certified CoachLaura Dangerfor some expertise on SAH parents.
Read her expert insights below!
Keeping this work undervalued and underpaid throughout society allows it to be used as a tool to subjugate.
Without it, we have nothing!
When some work matters more than other work, some people matter more, she explains the unfairness.
If we gave care its due respect, wed also have to give every person their due respect.
Honoring the value of care would also mean honoring our inherent value as people.
But Danger cautions couples that ruminating on the issue or abandoning boundaries might cause resentment.
Care work matters, Danger emphasizes.
The weight of the mental, emotional, and physical demands has real costs.
They have to do this despite feeling frustrated, angry, or hurt.
We should all take some personal responsibility for our emotional wellness, communication, and self-regulation.
Danger says that individuals shouldnt be afraid to express their feelings, whatever they might be.
Its okay to be angry about inequity, she explains.
Feeling resentful or angry about a situation that has caused pain is reasonable.
What we can be mindful of is how we react and what we do from there.
Kindness does not always mean keeping things the same or shielding your relationship from conflict.
Conflict can be an opportunity, the certified life coach points out.
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