Stay at home dads

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely not common but it does happen. For it to really work though, the dad needs to actually manage the household. Plan & prep meals, shop, do housework, etc. All of the things that a SAHM would do. Its not enough to just keep the kids alive, but for some SAHD's that's all they do and then mom comes home to a disaster house and no food.

I agree, but LOL at the description of SAHMs, given the number of people on this board who seem to think that it's unreasonable to expect a SAHM to cook, keep the house clean, etc., because apparently taking care of kids is just so hard that she can't be expected to do dishes during the day.

+1,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not posting a link (easy to Google) but it is well documented that men's testosterone levels drop the more time they spend at home. This is true regardless of whether they are SAH or work from home.

I googled and didn't find it. Found a lot about getting married and having babies seeming to cause a drop in testosterone, which in turn causes men to stay home more, but that's the reverse causal effect. I call bs on this.

[Anonymous]

I have three female friends who are doctors. Their husbands are lawyers, another doctor and a government worker. I don’t know any Sage’s unless they sold a company or something. They are not at home cleaning and cooking like I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No parent really needs to stay at home once the kids are at school all day - so presumably this is only while the kids are v young and temporary.
I always think dcum is weirdly insistent that having a sah parent is so crucial to making life successful and once kids are at school it’s completely unnecessary. Lots of jobs with flex so you can still do all the things, esp if you don’t mind using a babysitter to drive kids to afterschool activities

Fcps day doesn’t even end until 4:05. By the time the kids need to go to activities my day is entirely over.

[Anonymous]

I know one who was super involved and organized but he went back to work when his daughter started full day school so it was only about 4 ish years he was out of the workforce. He was awesome and is still super involved as a parent.

I know another one in nyc whose wife makes a lot of money and he was an “artist.” He does not do a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No parent really needs to stay at home once the kids are at school all day - so presumably this is only while the kids are v young and temporary.
I always think dcum is weirdly insistent that having a sah parent is so crucial to making life successful and once kids are at school it’s completely unnecessary. Lots of jobs with flex so you can still do all the things, esp if you don’t mind using a babysitter to drive kids to afterschool activities

It is nice not having to cram everything into the weekend. And why would work if you really don't need to? Plus we have frequent lunch dates and a lot more sex while DS is at school.

[Anonymous]

I am a SAHD but I have people come and clean the house every two days and cook everyday.  I take them to tennis, soccer and tutoring.  I made a lot of money and retired early but my wife is still working.  When my kids are in school, I go to the gym and hang out with other SAHD.  I am not sure that I would fit as a traditional SAHD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a SAHD but I have people come and clean the house every two days and cook everyday.  I take them to tennis, soccer and tutoring.  I made a lot of money and retired early but my wife is still working.  When my kids are in school, I go to the gym and hang out with other SAHD.  I am not sure that I would fit as a traditional SAHD.

LOL so your wife works to get a break from you? Sounds like not a financial issue.