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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]May you find joy in planning Easter for your children.  Sometimes, we have to do what needs to be done for the sake of our children, which is easier in the long run than forcing someone to do what they show they are unwilling to do.  He "ought" to help, of course.  But I would choose to focus on making the magic, and creating happiness.  These precious years pass quickly.[/quote]

No, he “ought” not, if he doesn’t celebrate the religious holiday and has no interest in celebrating the secular one. He “ought” to do his fair share of child care, household chores, and [b]any celebrations that he believes are worthwhile[/b].

He “ought” not participate in Easter any more than my Presbyterian husband “ought” to celebrate Hanukkah or Eid. I have chosen in the past to make latkes because I enjoy eating them and I think it is beneficial for our kids to try food from different cultures and traditions. But that was my choice and I had no expectation that DH would help.

Some of you really, really need to let go of the notion that men “ought” to participate in any make-work just because their wife wants them to.

Again, some more: if a man were on here yapping that his wife showed no interest in celebrating the Super Bowl and helping him clean, cook, throw a party, and watch the whole game, you would be singing a different tune. [/quote]

What if he finds St. Patrick's day worthwhile even though they're not Irish? [/quote]

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