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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH goes off to hunting camp for about 5 days. All of the women would get on this big email chain and would plan out what food to send with the guys. After I got married and put on the email chain- I was like wtf and I refused. One year they said something to me about it and asked what casserole I was sending. I told them that DH should be the one making me meals because he's leaving me with a baby and a toddler for 5 days. DH never once asked me to make something, it's the older women doing all of this.

I have a son and am getting him to help as much as possible with holiday decorating, meal planning for big events/holidays, gift shopping and planning ahead (like if you want to see the Nutcracker, you have to buy tickets a month in advance). I noticed early on that my daughter was always included in stuff like this, but my son got left out.[/quote]

Good for you, PP! You are doing it right. Raising sons to think holidays and family care are “women’s work” is a disservice to them as much as it is to daughters. You’re teaching him a lot about life—not just holidays. Planning, preparation and responsibility are good lessons for all kids. [/quote]

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