Guys as housewives - what do you think?

I would love to see more Mr. Mom's out there. I am currently stay home mom and I am loving it. I would love a break as well. If I could find a job that pays as well if not better than my husbands job I would take it and have him stay home with the kids.

It definitely depends on the couple. Personally, I have no problem at all! My parents both worked while my sister and I were growing up, but my dad was always more of the house-wife - cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and doing the groceries. He always worked less days a week, so he had more time to do so. My mum was always the cook, though - dad had two nights of cooking a week, mum had 5, and once a month was take-away. (normally fish and chips or Thai/Indian) If the two partners work better that way, and everyone is happy and able to pursue whatever it is that they wish to, then it's all fine by me. There's no rule either way =D

Guys as housewives, that sounds so good. I was a housewife for so many years, but now I'm a full time teacher aide for SPED. My partner works too, so his Mr. Mom when his off from work or when his half day. Even tho his Mr. Mom for the day but still he can never be me. He would call me sometimes and ask if I can get home early coz the kids are getting on his nerves. It will be so KOOL if his Mr. Mom for the whole YEAR.

You have raised an interesting topic here because defining roles between men and woman are constantly changing. In my view, each couple has to decide what lifestyle choices will be right for them. My hubby and I do not have children and are self-employed entrepeneurs that work from home. We jointly work out our financial income on the basis of personal, professional and lifestyle goals. As a free lance writer my work is usually very unstructured. My hubby often does most of the hoouseeeping and cooking when I am working on a deadline. When he travelled I took over everything and maintained things untiul he got back. We try to view income and personal goals as a sharing propostion. It makes it easier when both sides feel they are co-operating and working towards their dreamws. When one partner tries to direct or force another to do something resentments can get in the way of effective problem solving...goal-setting and goal-getting. Good luck in whatever you both decide to do.

it would be great , isn't it? at least then they will know how hard work can get a home, especially with troublesome children. if not a full time job of being a mom, i would expect them to be doing it part-time. in this way they will appreciate how we balance work and home life.

No way should a MAN stay at home and raise the children. Men do not have the patience naturally to raise the children. It is the mothers job. It is God's order of things. A real MAN would not allow his wife to work and he sit at home.

well guys cannot be housewives as wives need to be a female that is to say guys cannot be a female :)

I think yours is not a bad idea. But would you practically apply it...or you were just imagining? In India, this concept has started but on a lower scale. Females (wives) are earning and their respecive husbands are looking after their homes. On my part...I will be hesitant to accept this kind of proposal.

I think whichever fits your situation. Guys can make good househusbands and many stay at home/internet business men do play Mr. Mom at the same time.

I think that if I was in a situation where my job paid enough to allow my future husband to stay home with our future (hypothetical) children, I would probably be in favor of it. I would certainly much rather be able to have one of us stay home with our future children as opposed to sending them to day care or a sitter. (Of course, I know that the reality of the situation is that when my fiance is done with school, he will probably be getting a job that pays double what I make now, so I'll be the one who can stay home with the kids. :) )

i think the same as i do for women staying with the kids...always have an outside job. Sometimes the job proves to be a much needed break. I don't think it matters whether the mom or dad stays home...that is between husband and wife and whatever works for their family. I know that taking care of the kids is a full time job during the day time especially. Who ever stays with the kids all day should at least have a part time nite job. just my personal thoughts...it really is up to the family to work out what is best for them....there is no right or wrong here as long as both parents are in agreement.

For me I wouldn't want my man to be a stay at home dad. He makes way more money than me though. Also my kids are all school aged too so there would be an empty house for 8 hours in the day. I don't see anything wrong with a man staying home instead of a woman if it works for your family though.

I think that every family should try to work out the arrangement that is the best for them! If it weren't for financial constraints (my husband is a skilled laborer, so he can earn more than I can,) we would love to have him stay at home. He is actually somewhat better suited to it, he is so very, very patient with the kids, it's absolutely wonderful to see.

It depends on the family, but personally I see no problem with a dad staying home to take care of the children and manage the house. Sometimes its because of lack of employment and/or there are times it is a genuine desire to do this task. I know some people who play Mr Mom and work 40+ hours a week too. I say excelsior to them, and especially if the entire family is happy/satisfied with the situation.