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Oh my bad.  I meant to CLEARLY come across as judgmental because I can’t stand helpless dad syndrome and am just curious why he can’t handle one child for slightly over a week.  I seem to notice frequently that when women travel, it’s a big production and a grandparent has to be for them. But when men travel it’s literally no big deal.   The whole post is pathetic. OP has an important work trip and she’s second-guessing whether or not she should be able to take it.  If her spouse had an important work trip, do you think he would be hand wringing about it on DCUM and flying in grandma? No. He would just take the trip.  OP, your career is as important as that of your spouse, and your spouse is just as capable of taking care of his child as you are.[/quote]

I agree with this general assessment - women perform so much more childcare and household tasks, even when working full time.  Men do so much less and are applauded for the small amounts they contribute.

We oftentimes do not see the disparity or the bias because of the way we have been socialized.  Take the trip and hold the partner to the same expectations that women would be held to.  [/quote]

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