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[quote=Anonymous]DH and I are both WOHP.

These abbreviations, SAHP, WAHP, WOHP (and their gendered versions) just help to clarify some of the constraints we have as parents. I don't think any are insulting, just a way of framing an individual's situation to make it easier to understand by strangers on DCUM without having to type it all out.

Working out of the home makes it much more difficult to schedule doctors' appointments, volunteer in the classroom, attend school performances, etc, because there is more travel time involved. Working at home generally offers a little more flexibility, as school and doctors are (usually) closer to home than work, and it is easier to take an early or late lunch to do these items.

I have yet to be a stay at home parent, although I am starting to make plans to do so soon. Less money, but can take care of a lot more family tasks Monday-Friday, freeing up weekends and evenings.

I guess what I find most annoying is that we focus so much on the "mom" part, rather than the parent part.

If we want the fathers to be more equal (take on more responsibility and work, not just the fun stuff), maybe we should be more gender neutral in our language. It would also be more inclusive on non-traditional family structures.[/quote]

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