Masculine roles are changing, but many people still believe that to be a “good” man, you must be the breadwinner. What if you’re not? Who are you then? Are you less than a man? Do you feel relieved that you don’t have that responsibility?
Some women are driven and ambitious and some are not. The same is true for men. Do you think women get a pass when it comes to deciding to not pursue a career?
Sometimes men are forced out of the primary provider role by unavoidable circumstances. Layoffs, personal health concerns, and lack of advancement opportunities can negatively impact a man’s ability to earn a living. If something like this has happened to you, how have you navigated these changes? What have you learned in the process?
How have your parents’ roles in your childhood family contributed to your outlook on your role in your adulthood family? Is it easier for you to take a backseat because your mother was the breadwinner growing up? Is it harder because you or your father resented her for it?
Is househusband or caregiver the role you chose? How are you adapting to the role? What about it makes you happy and content? Are there things that you dislike?
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Women get a pass on just about anything they decide to do. They are where we will be in about 20 years. For me personally? Income has nothing to do with it. My role, as I perceive it is simple. I am the rock that everyone ties their boat to in a storm. I am the strength, the anchor, the stability that every family needs so that they do not have to worry about such things and enjoy the simple pleasure of family knowing that dad has it under control. I take the hits for them. The reality is far… Read more »
“Do you think women get a pass when it comes to deciding to not pursue a career?” Hell yes they get a pass. Women who chose the role of being a housewife or caregiver do so as a “choice.” Men who intentionally do the same are generally seen as lazy bums.