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Being a stay-at-home parent isnt easy.
Its a role that definitely requires a lot of patience with oneskidsand with oneself.
But some people really love being stay-at-home parents, and they even prefer it to other types of jobs.
Thats exactly how this Redditor felt, but when he voiced his opinions, otherparentstook offense.
It left him wondering whether he should have never said anything at all.
Although the number of househusbands is slowly but surely increasing, theyre nowhere near the number of housewives.
The kind of judgment that househusbands face is evident in how the OPs wifes coworkers reacted to his opinion.
Evan explained that its a mommys world out there.
All the classes, all the meet-ups, etc., are targeted toward mothers.
Us SAHDs are a rare breed.
Luckily everyone in my family and my wifes family have been supportive of my role and appreciate it.
Sam shared his own experience of being a stay-at-home dad since 2017.
Just one moment of distraction can lead to disaster.
But he also said that each milestone has been priceless.
I wouldnt trade my time as a stay-at-home dad for any lucrative full-time job.
Now that our almost five-year-old daughter will be attending school full-time, Im considering permanently returning to work part-time.
Evan also added that youre always on, and you get no sick days!
It can be the most exhausting thing ever!
It can be surprisingly lonely with lots of boredom, it can drive people crazy.
The experience of staying home and looking after ones kids varies from person to person.
As for the poster, it was extremely easy, and he loved every bit of it.
The experience of staying home and looking after ones kids varies from person to person.
As Sam mentioned, it was a tough job for him, but he wouldnt trade it for anything.
As for the poster, its extremely easy, and he loves every bit of it.
As a result, dads might feel a bit useless every 2-4 hours.
However, they can still be involved by washing bottles, warming the milk, and bottle-feeding.
Since society still emphasizes men as the primary earners, it can be difficult to navigate social situations.
No parent should be criticized for sharing their lived experiences.
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