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After the first few years of nothing but crying pooping and eating. I can't imagine anything more fun than spending time molding my young ones into a team mini mes
Feb 16, 2018 8:49 PM
bigmob100
113170
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After the first few years of nothing but crying pooping and eating. I can't imagine anything more fun than spending time molding my young ones into a team mini mes
Peacht3a
What a coincidence, I am looking to return to work ASAP if I should ever get pregnant...
bryanew710
My brother-in-law does. It seems to work for him and his wife (who I'm pretty sure makes more than I do in the same line of work).
misanthropicbob
No no, don't reward him for being progressive. He is just lazy. And I am jealous.
madspinner
I know a stay at home dad. He's basically a 30 year old 3rd child bum. He barely dads and mostly leeches off his poor wife.
FloridaLawyer
I felt the same way, until my daughter hit 2, going on 17. The tantrums of bickering divorcees are nothing in comparison to those of a 2yo!
drumber13
I’ve been at it for 5 years. Best job I ever had.
Snooj
That is *not* an unpopular opinion. I don't even have to read the comments.
PammySoup
I have close friends with a SAHD. He's phenomenal and takes so much off her plate. They're a great team with mutual respect and it works
Ausmerica
Reporting in, I'm totally into the idea of being a househusband or what have you. I'm a meticulous housekeep. I'll even wear a pinny.
damd1rtyape
YesYouJustLostTheGameAgain
Just started being a full time dad this week! It's awesome. I couldn't think of a more fulfilling thing
ihatemyknee
I burned out doing IT. Resigned, working on certs and taking care of the kids. It's not bad but I have no idea what I'm going to do with 1/2
ihatemyknee
2/2 my career. Feels so stalled out. I struggle to not freak out on a daily basis.
SDOMO
SAHD here, It's not all roses, it is pretty socially isolating tbh. But, well worth it to not pay someone else to raise our children for us.
skipweasel
I did it for a few years - it was a great time.
radioactive551
As a man I want nothing more than to become Hokage
LegendofWellDuh
Too bad, because I'M going to be Hokage.
PrincessNausicaa
I am hoping to find a man who's willing to be a stay-at-home dad one day. Y'all give me hope.
KHAJlIT
This is unpopular? Fuck, I’d totally do it. Then when they’re in school BAM! Free hours
FiguredOutHowToChangeMyUsername
Not free, there's laundry and cleaning and getting dinner ready. There'd be time for a nap, tho!
QuizabellaOfBrain
You deserve to be happy, screw gender roles. My husband is the same way, while I’m more career oriented. This is what equality is all about.
polkadotcardi
Amen. This is the “feminism” I believe in. Men can be caring, women can be breadwinners.
jsktrogdor
I want more women to have high paying jobs so that they can be my sugar-mommas and use me for my body in exchange for financial support.
bigmob100
Preach
Tallbbwgal
When I was married I would have gladly been the breadwinner & let my husband stay home but he was too old fashioned.
whatupmyknitters
yeah i wouldn't mind that either. i love my job, my income will probably peak higher than my bf's will, and i know he doesn't like his job.
Satyris
As a stay at home dad of 2 boys, it's fucking awesome. I'm fuckin tired of hearing shitty parents bitch about it.
ideasman69
Which part do they bitch about?
Satyris
Mostly their kids shit behavior which I whole heatedly believe they get from lack of attention, affection and play. My sons are good boys.
TrachycarpusRex3
As a stay at home dad it's harder than you think...you're at your job 24/7 and have to entertain and teach your kids all day , it's love tho
Lovingtheoreos
This. Being judged that you essentially do nothing all day because 'all you have to do is watch a baby/kid' is really wrong
TrachycarpusRex3
Couldn't agree more, ppl who say that are the aunt's/uncles/friends who only spend an hr at a time with children and have no idea
lauraocean
I had a stay at home Dad and it was one of the most important and defining parts of my life so far
JimmyFreese
Yoga pants for you!
whatupmyknitters
i would love to see more men wearing their babies and some yoga pants.
griffonsgalore
Baby wearing daddies are adorable!!!
TrachycarpusRex3
Stay at home dad uniform... sweatpants and t-shirt, with Crocs...from experience lol
fizzlebuns
I'm moving to Scotland because my wife is getting a great opportunity and I'm about to be the SAH Dad I've always wanted to be.
Burntoutwaiter
Asah dad
773in513
For someone in the medical field that initialism is not something to be desired
bigmob100
Crying tears of happiness for you and also envious ones for myself
PennFifteen
Doing it for 3 years now. Grass is always greener, ill just say that.
OriginalPlam
As a husband of a stay at home mom, fuck that. Its work to keep them stimulated w/ beneficial activities while cleaning up from the toronado
chefboyld
I’m with you.
usernamepickingsucks
Feels like the required husband response
LennyTheCrazyInmate
I'm not sure OP was saying he wanted to stay home because it was easy, but rather rewarding.
nclu
Starvation for adult contact can get intense.
2leggedtwatmonkey
You have an old Oldsmobile run through the house? I feel you may have bigger problems than children.
exenos
Wonder how many will actually get this. It's obscure at the best of times.
ideasman69
Yep I agree. It's great being home with the kids but fuck they're hard work and physically exhausting. I got a 2 and 4 year old
iamsecretsquirrel
Me too. Plus an 11 yr old. It can be a beating. But it's Friday night and me & this glass of wine are best friends.
OriginalPlam
I give endless kudos to all the stay at home parents that don't just plop their kids in front of a TV! I bow to thee.
bigmob100
I can certainly understand that point of view. I'd much rather be exhausted and stressed at home with kids than the same at work with adults
Crockpotseal
So true. At least with kids you don't expect any thanks but get to see them grow. At work you bust your ass and get no reward at the end.
tablecat
Uhm ... if you don't get rewarded, I'm fairly sure there's something illegal happening
onlyhalfghost
The money often doesn't feel like a reward, apparently even up through middle class jobs.
HelloAlaska
Stay at home mom here. Don’t forget keeping the house clean and running errands while watching said kiddos????
HelloAlaska
This wasn’t supposed to have questions marks. It was a smile emoji.
LennyTheCrazyInmate
Yeah, I do that all while working a full time job. I'd kill to be a sahd.
RonarOfTheRebellion
Shit, me too. Fuck working.
whatupmyknitters
i love my job. i'd be happy to be the breadwinner while my dude stays home with the kidlets.
bigmob100
whatupmyknitters
RonarOfTheRebellion
So, you single?
whatupmyknitters
nope :)
RonarOfTheRebellion
Damn...
CrappleJack
I'd like to do the same thing, but without the kids.
comacomacomacomachameleon
i tried the NEET life. It gets boring after the first few weeks. Humans need shit to do.
captainclutch
My work schedule is weird. I get aggravated after a couple days at home. Couldn’t imagine it permanently
downvoteacct
I am retired, staying at home is over rated!
jrhawk42
but add a cook, and a maid.
420B0ngRips4Jesus69
So, what do you do for a living? Oh I'm a stay at home man.
ksizzPiSmuggler
I'd like to do the same, but leave the wife part out too
Billis75
And while single. Just a magic check showing up in the ole direct deposit.
SoHungryICouldEatAtArbys
I too want to win the lotto.
bigmob100
Fingers crossed for sugar mamas for both of us
Browniesandwholemilk
Make that us 3
IdkUsernamesbrah
As a woman, I love work. I love the competition... A stay at home dad would allow me to go full devil wears Prada haha I can marry one of u
bigmob100
ipeconick
Browniesandwholemilk
Make that us 3
Fenix04
4
Isthe4thtimethecharm
5. I admit I am not very hopeful.
SylphrenaTheHonorSpren
6. but i still want the kids
xenofect
Stay at home dad here and it is the most rewarding thing. The only downside is people judging you, thinking you are a bum
ThisOneTimeInZelda
Well have you tried getting a job? =P jkjk
ImHereToExplainTheJoke
Fuck gender roles. Good for you being an active parent.
C141Clay
HA! Got that beat! I was always a bum!
orcavsgreatwhite
Woot! High-five to you!
JustMelinda
I was a stay at home mom for years and I was judged, even by friends, acting like I played all day! I think it's important to raise your own
AnnieGitchYerGun
Fuck those ignorant twats. (Not literally though)
kittenalgorithm
My husband is the stay at home parent for our family. Thank you for everything you do!
LaughAndReload
I'm stay at home. No one has shamed me and my SO appreciates what I do but sometimes its hard dealing with the guilt I feel for not making $
Ronburdandysbrother
And you crave adult interaction after a while. But its a great thing though!
Snooj
Well, you are. A lucky bum.
JustMelinda
A lot of people don't understand how hard it is being a stay at home parent, it's one of the most important jobs raising another human.
Cheomesh
I mean, the perception is if you had literally any value, you would be doing something else.
WacknCheese
Im a retired vet, and a stay at home dad. Being a large bloke with a few tats does raise eyebrows at playgroup. Best job ever.
DropDeadFread
I also am too. I feel like I've already proven myself as a man so I dont care what people think about me staying at home.
AnnieGitchYerGun
Awesome.
dijital101
And the constant, "Oh, daddy's babysitting today?" When you go out.
melvinmcsnatch
I got a "is he yours?" a couple of times...
ImmortalAzrael
Such a dumb double standard. Nothing wrong with a woman being a stay at home parent but if a man does it people think they're lazy.
Lovingtheoreos
Nah, I think women get judged as well
cinematicheart
Sahm here. Fucking accurate.
zamielvanweber
They can kill themselves? If we had the money I'd love to be a stay-at-home dad.
dengarsdingus
I would love to be a stay at home dad. I don't know why I volunteered to be the provider. My wife makes more than me and loves her job.
EwokDude
I work 3rd shift, but I'm home with my kids during the day. Going to all the story times & kids classes is awesome but the moms are judgy af
Boopbeepbeep
I LOVED my dad friends that I made in classes and at the park. Some ppl are going to judge no matter your gender.
EwokDude
Oh I completely agree. They don't just judge me because I'm a dad in a room full of moms-they judge the other moms just as much (maybe more)
Boopbeepbeep
True, unfortunately. It’s been the most disappointing part of parenting. Ppl who are otherwise great get weird when it comes to kids.
bigmob100
This is why I used the unpopular opinion puffin, but I guess it's a little less unpopular on here than in the real world
5tudentLoans
They hate us cuz they anus
poot85
I wss only saying today that I'd love that. As long as my woman is making the moolah
bucklev
Real world??? Never heard about.....
SirDumbalot
Yeah thats a great mmo, you dont even need anything thing to play it. I have never tried it myself but my parents recommend it.
Hybris51129
Maybe you could pickup something like day trading it might even turn into something to teach the kids.
BoredLibrarian13
Fantasy investing is a real thing, and it’s fun
Hybris51129
I remember trying at least something like that nearly 15-20 years ago it was fun so long your dial up connection didn't cut out. I feel old.
whatupmyknitters
people are gonna judge you as a parent (women too) no matter what you do though. for every choice you have to make it's damned if you do,--
whatupmyknitters
--damned if you don't. fuck 'em. do you.
rdement
Troo.
DetectiveGaff
But seriously even the parents both work and can afford child care or a nanny there will always be folks saying it's wrong to not spend time
whatupmyknitters
yeah i used to be a nanny and i'd hear so much shit ALL THE TIME. "why isn't she with mom?" "i don't know, why are you asking me this?"
byohzzrd
I get it constantly. "Well, what about calling that friend who owns his own business?" "Wal-Mart's always hiring." I wanna raise my kids.
JustMelinda
One of my friends would do that shit, like "don't you want to have your own money and career, you went to school and everything" raising kid
JustMelinda
Is important, it's one of the most important jobs you can do. More kids need to be raised by parents, but the economy doesn't allow it.
JustMelinda
Later my friend became a stay at home mom and realized it was hard ass work and important.