Stay at Home Dads

Hmmm... sorry but I can't help "blurting" this out : What about a "sent-to-home" dad? Joke only, hope nobody gets upset. You see, that's what applies to me. :

You know Rachel I was thinking the same thing, more in reference to a site just for dad not specifically stay at home dads. I am an active participant on a site called cafemom and I love it. My husband actually asked whether or not there was a site like that for him. LOL

What a good thread I've been a stay at home Dad and grandad believe me I understand the work involved in this JOB. I never thought about it but I will start looking for sites...THANKS

I have been a stay at home dad for over ten years and it is a very rewarding experience. I think it is probably just as hard for women as it is for men to manage a home with children, nevertheless, what makes it more difficult for men is the general public perception, that stereotypically, the woman stays home with the children. Stereotypes can be very damaging and problematic and they need to be challenged in a more sophisticated matter. So to answer your question: All jobs, when done responsibly are hard, unfortunately, stereotypes, add a dimension of unfairness to anyone that does not fit an established stereotype. A stay at home dad for instance, has an additional job of smashing stereotypes everytime he is walking around with a double stroller, looking for a place to feed the crying babies. A female executive, has an additional job smashing stereotypes everytime she walks into a board room and she has to convince every male in the room that, yes she too has to support a family, just like they do.