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To think it's harder for SAHM to train their sons in equality?

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NoSleepTillWeaning · 14/08/2010 12:30

I was just thinking, as I was cleaning the microwave, that although the men in our generation are better than the previous one, the majority of women still do the majority of the household chores. when thinking about how to get my DS to be even better it struck me that most of the way we teach our children is by example. So is it harder, in a household where the mum's role is the childcare and house, to set sons a good example?

Disclaimers:

  • I'm not anti SAHM, it's a genuine question about how we all train our sons appropriately.
  • I am a working mum (part time).
  • I realise I've started with a lot of generalisations.
  • DS is due to wake up in 5 minutes so I won't be glued to the computer to referee the bunfight discussion.
OP posts:
majafa · 15/08/2010 20:11

Intresting thread,
I decided to stay at home and look after my kids after they were born, simply because, for me to go back to work would mean paying out more in childcare than I actually got paid!!
Couldnt see the point..
I would say I do the majority of the 'work' at home, but Im also a Childminder, so am busy most of the day,
My 'darling husband' however seems to think I sit on my butt all day watching T.V and drinking coffee, how he thinks His evening meal gets on the table, the house keeps clean and tidy clothes washed, dried and put away mopping,dusting etc etc as well as looking after our own 2 boys (11 & 9) plus other peoples children during the day, gets done I dont know!!!!!
rant over Blush

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