If being a mother is a full-time job, being a father is a...?

Question

I'm just wondering, people always say that being a mother is a full-time job. So, being a father is a job worth less than part time? You see, most likely, if the spouse doesn't work the other one most likely works full time. So if the mother is doing her full time job as a mother, what's the father's job as a father?

I'm not talking only about housewives. I'm talkinga bout women who work and have a family. I know a lot of them are told "Why do you work? Being a mother is a full-time job." So, I'm asking being a father is only less than part time? What is it?

Answer 1

Being a mother is a full time job, as well as being a father. That is not a pro-feminist/anti-feminist statement. It is a fact. I am a father of two: an eleven year old girl, and a seven year old boy. Both me and my wife work full time. Trust me, it is a full time job to make sure that they are fed, clothed, protected, healthy, have future, and are secure. By secure, I mean, I know what is going on in their lives.
Raising children takes all of your energy, and it should be the focal point of your life. Everything a parent does should be aimed at the well being, both present and future, of their children. After all, that is why an individual gets married and has kids in the first place. I'm a parent, a father, and I'm proud to do it. My children mean everything to me and my wife. We have careers because we want good lives for our cildren...not for us. Enough said.

Answer 2

I think it is the biggest and most important job in the world. I get very frustrated when other women look down on women who decide to stay home and raise their children rather than pursue a career. I also don't understand why career women climbing the corporate ladder have children for day care or other people to raise. No matter how many hours you work at your job there is some time off. Being a mother is 24/7/365. Stay at home Mothers are the ones who instill values, morals, socialization and all the other things children need to grow up to be productive adults. I read once a while back that the government was considering subsidizing day care for working mothers. Wouldn't single and stay at home mothers be more in need since they have no second income. I think the world has completely discounted the importance of stay at home moms. I heard an expert say that anyone can raise your child well,,,,,,,,,,,,as long as they loved that child as a mother should.

Answer 3

Well, he should be a full time father whether he is the one that is the stay at home parent or if he is the one that goes out and works 8 hours a day +. When he gets home he should rest for a bit of course and then help out with the work whether it be the house work or yard work or helping with the kids. No matter where anybody lives at, I promise you, you can work all day everyday for a week and all the work at home is never going to be finished. No matter what, there will always be something to do at home, that is why it takes two working together to make it. Both should be considered equal no matter what IF both work hard together.

Answer 4

The statement "being a mother is a full-time job" was made up by anti-feminists to explain why they didn't feel the need for a career.

Personally, I believe, being a mother is a full-time job and every father should have a full-time job. I know, it's a little archaic but that's the way I see it.

Answer 5

This statement is to justify why it is fine for a woman to stay home with the children and not have a job. Obviously if both parents work there should raise their children together. Being a father is also a full time job, but it is not expected in our society for a man to stay home. That being said, I am currently at home with my children, while my wife is off at work. Do the right thing and find a man who loves you and children, and you will not have to worry about doing everything.

Answer 6

My husband works full time at his job, helps cook, clean and take care of the kids (6 yr old, 3 wk old). I think both parents should take equal part in everyhting... Being a father is full time/overtime. They work then come home to help you so you don't become overly stressed out between sleep deprivation and crying screaming children. They deserve more then they are accredited for...

Answer 7

If the mother is raising the family, and maintaining the household, and yes, that IS a full time job, the father's full time job is supporting that household and family.

If both partners are working, then they need the split the household roles, and clearly need to hire some help for the raising.

-Dio

Answer 8

that goes to the old times where the male is the provider (money)and a sperm donor(lack of a beter term)
,meanwhile the female is also cook ,cleaner,home maintainer,baby sitter, guidance counselor for child,social supporter of husband, and protector of fear when child has a nightmare , as well as a doctor when kid gets sick or scraped knee, teacher showing her kids to talk dress and what no on their own but now a days same still goes for the mother plus additional new options such as be a provider herself but the father role is getting a better reputation.

Answer 9

If the husband works outside the home, the profession that he does is full time.
The staqy at home mom........her full time job is cooking ,cleaning, laundry, etc.
Both of them have a commitment.....not a job........dedication and love to raise their children. That's not part of the job. That is an honor.

Answer 10

that si also a full time job
then only will the kid(s) grow up nicely