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‘Working Dad’

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OrangesandClements · 14/04/2024 20:58

I saw a meme that asked if any man has ever been referred to as a ‘working Dad’ and I realised I had never used this nor would I.

AIBU in thinking we need to stop using ‘working Mum’ as a default definition?

YABU - No, there is no problem here
YANBU - Working Mum is an outdated term and we should stop using.

OP posts:
Lilliesrosesandcats · 14/04/2024 21:00

You are not being unreasonable!

We need equality - so we either refer to working mums AND working dads or just mums and dads! Not one or the other...

OrangesandClements · 14/04/2024 21:02

It really made me realise how I’d never referred to my male friends with kids that way, even when they have very young children.

OP posts:
WhatWouldYouDo33 · 14/04/2024 21:03

I never say working mum. In what context even?
to describe a friend I would say: “Lucy has two kids and works as a teacher”

not sure what working mum even means, all mums work!

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