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Advice about my children

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Rosesandpears · 10/11/2017 06:32

Hello, I enjoy reading Feminism chat, but never posted before. I am mum to two young boys and have recently gone back to work part-time to a professional job. My husband works full time. We share household chores evenly, but I am obviously at home with the children more and do the majority of the 'wife work'. I have no plans to return to work full time until they are much older. I want my sons to be feminists, and my husband is a great role model, but we are not planning any more children so they will be growing up in a male dominated household with parents in traditional roles. Any thoughts/advice how I can encourage feminism? Thank you.

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Rosesandpears · 10/11/2017 07:27

Thank you, will do. We are trying to keep things gender neutral as much as possible and letting them decide their likes/interests as they get older.

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overmydeadbody · 10/11/2017 07:08

Try not to say things like"you're a big strong boy" or " this is a man's job" or " I need a man to do this" or other gender stereotypes.

Generally gender stereotypes make it men to be better than women.

Don't tell them to"man up" out not cry like s baby or like a girl, don't try to make them supress their feelings.

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Rosesandpears · 10/11/2017 07:02

Thank you. Very important point. We do try and do that already but will make sure it's a priority.

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BertrandRussell · 10/11/2017 06:47

I think one of the most important things is for you and your dp to model an equal and respectful relationship. Make sure he acknowledges and appreciates the work you do both inside and outside the home. And vice versa.