What's your view on stay at home dads if the mom's job makes more than the dad's job?

Answer 1

Dad needs to don the apron - plain and simple. He needs to be supportive of Mom's career and pick up the housework - that includes cooking, cleaning, and childcare.

Normally, I favor Mom being the homemaker and housewife, but if there is a financial component that needs to be considered, then it should.

Answer 2

A stay at home parents job is a tough one regardless if it is the mother or the father.

If it will allow the kids to have more time with a parent than with a babysitter I think you should go for it.

We were in this situation for about a year and my husband was great at home. I worked but realize that although the paychecks came with my name on them I still didn't want the head of household job. I am a little traditional that way and feel that the man is the head of the household regardless of whom makes the money.

It is a tough job to be home all day and care for kids.

So long as your wife respects you and the job that you will be doing as well as realizes your need to still be "the man of the house" you should do well.

Mom needs to recognize the tough and great job that is being done by dad in the home and brag about it to whomever listens as it is a great thing just as a husband should brag about his wife and what she does for the family.

Answer 3

If the mother can make more than the father, and the father is alright with that arrangement more power to them I think its great. I actually know a couple in that situation.

It is just rare in this day and age that a man would choose to relinquish the role of "bread winner" even if the mother can bring home more income Alot of men see earning the money as their job, or their duty to their family.

The husband has to make sure he can handle that fact, that loss of power when he is home. While a stay at home mom is a tough JOB *I know I am a stay at home mother myself* some men might eventually feel as if they aren't contributing to the family since they don't add to the bank account balance.

Equality goes both ways. I think that if a dad wants to stay home with his kids and the circumstances allow for that, GREAT.

Answer 4

I think it's great. Men are just as able to nurture children and run a home as women are. Some don't believe that they can, because they were not raised to believe that it's possible (or taught the skills to do so, as girls are taught when they're growing up).

Some are afraid of the societal pressure from their peers, telling them that they can't (or shouldn't) do it.

But, it is possible. And, it's a great thing for the kids now and for the families in the future. The more that men take on this role now, the more acceptable it will be in future generations, the more we'll start teaching our boys to care & nurture & the better the world will become over the passing years.

Answer 5

I think it's great! If the man is a good father, can keep the house clean and the laundry doen, and he doesn't mind staying at home, then it's a great idea! My ex was in the military and when he retired he stayed at home for a while and I still worked full time. I don't think he minded, (cause he never said he did) and he cooked, cleaned and took great care of the kids.

Answer 6

It will only work if it is two very strong people. Sometimes women tend to not see their man as manly enough when they are not out there beiing the "strong" one, supporting their family. Then there is the male ego which can make a man feel inferior because he isn't supporting the family.

But if it's two very strong people who can get past this, then it can be great, especially for the kids who have a parent there to take care of them all day.

Answer 7

I think it is great. It is very rare only because most dads can't handle being at home everyday taking care of their child. It drives them nuts.... Good for you and good luck

Answer 8

SORRY IM FROM THE OLD SCHOOL THE MOMS STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF THE HUSE AND KIDS AND THE DADS WORK TO PAY THE BILLS AND PROVIDE HIS FAMILY

Answer 9

i wont feel bad...coz, whatever my mom is doing, doing for our happiness....my dad's comfort.......she is not doing or earning this for showing my dad low..........i know, things r not that easy what we can say....complicasy comes in such isseues....but, dont feel frustreated and dont let ur dad feel frustrating.....just think, its ur mom's qualification or luck whatever that she is earning more---and, she is only doing this for her family.

Answer 10

Whatever floats your boat. I say more power to her.