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[quote=Anonymous]This post just shows everything that's wrong with gender roles in our culture. My family has the opposite set-up as yours. I'm the one in graduate school and my husband works, but I'm also the primary caregiver.

One of the benefits of grad school is the flexible schedule. I am going part time in a STEM field and it's really challenging. I'm jealous that you guys have daycare - we couldn't justify the expense. I study after bedtime and during naps. I am 32 years old and it's tough to go back to school now with young kids at home.

If I was in your shoes I would ask him about delaying grad school until the kids are in school. It doesn't sound like he can handle it with young kids. Also, when you're a parent, you can't just drop your parental responsibilities for a few years.

Switch the genders in your post and think about what you would say to that woman. The wife who just started grad school and wanted her working husband to work and handle all house responsibilities and childcare. [/quote]

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