My wife is the one working and i've been out of a job for 2 years...i'm a house husband. How does this make you feel?
Do you feel that it should be the wife who should stay at home and take care of the kids/make food and i should work just because I'm the man and she belongs in the kitchen? how do you view that stereotype?
2007-09-24 14:35:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
you should get a job and quit being so lazy! your wife doesnt want to support you! unless you are very pleasing in the bedroom ;)
2007-09-24 14:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
That scenario is really something out of the 50's & 60's my friend. If your kids are getting the best of care, love & teaching proper morals & ethics to grow up well adjusted you are doing well. As for being a house husband, I would be the first to say that all the work that needs doing & the hours that need to be put in at home are more than considerable. Any person who has the guts to say being at home is easy, really has no idea & has obviously never experienced it. If I were you I would be proud to be a "Home Economist" in particular if your wife brings in sufficient money to make the lifestyle you all want. Good on you & keep up the good work.........ALL OF IT !!!
2007-09-24 14:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I paid the bills for 4 months while my guy was out of work. He started building a hot dog stand to work at the flea market on the weekends. Really though, It's between the 2 of you. He has much more patience than I do, and is better with kids for that reason.
I don't cook at all, so it would be a big mistake to say I belong in the kitchen.
2007-09-24 14:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
make sure you do the job as well as her. Just because you are a man in the house does not give you the liberty to let the house and the kids be messy. And dont forget about good, well cooked nutrious meals for the family and i mean 3 times a day for 365 days per year- now how would this feel if you did this while being employed and holding a job- there are no rules in this game and you are just as entitiled as her to do the tough job of being a househusband as she is. Your ability will only be tested when you do a superlative job of houskeeping and cookong etc while holding a full time job
2007-09-24 15:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think that if this arrangement is working well for your family then that is great! Don't worry about what other people think. It's none of their business.
Yes, there is a stereotype and it does hurt people, if you let it. My advice is, don't let it! There's absolutely nothing wrong with you staying home and taking care of the kids.
2007-09-24 16:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was a divorced mother raising my child without college or any assistance - what I wished for most often - was a wife. I wanted someone at home, preparing my dinner, cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, tending to the child, and happy to give me a massage.
I still hear folks say it...
2007-09-27 19:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very lucky to be able to afford to stay home. Most families need two incomes and if you can be happy on just hers then enjoy it. Make her nice meals, clean the house and do whatever else you need to do to be a contributor to the relationship. As long as you aren't taking advantage of her, then I think you two have got it made.
And I envy you by the way.
2007-09-24 15:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Whatever works for you.
I'm not the type of person that is necesarily for or against gender stereotypes.. I'm only against them being forced. As a feminist I support the right to CHOOSE.
If you choose to be a stay at home husband, good for you. In my opinion, we need more of you.
If you choose to work, great. Whatever floats your boat.
2007-09-24 15:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should be proud that your family is so strong. In today's world, doesn't it make sense for both parents to be strong enough to support the family? Consider yourself very fortunate. There is great strength and balance and emotional health in a man who is not easily "disturbed" by such true partnership in a marriage. Your wife is most fortunate to be at your side.
2007-09-24 14:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't believe that either spouse should stay home, because financial dependency has too many risks. It doesn't matter to me what sex they are. Your wife doesn't belong in the kitchen, and you may not belong in the workforce. Both of you have to do what's right just for you.
2007-09-24 16:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think its silly.
I much prefer cooking to working in an office.
Lots of men would prefer to stay at home and cook, and sort out the houshold chores but society makes them feel that it`s unmanly.
Bollocks to that!
2007-09-24 14:41:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋