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  • Croquette@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    Yes. There would certainly be some friction points, but I’d much rather take care of my home and family instead of working.

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      5 months ago

      I took care of our young kids for a fortnight “instead of working” when my wife was rushed to hospital. It was far more exhausting than doing the day job. I don’t know how single parents cope at all.

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        5 months ago

        I’m sorry that you lived through that.

        Kids take a lot of energy when everything is going well, so I can imagine the added stress plus no support from your partner make this situation extra hard.

        I was thinking more in a normal scenario where my partner still help, but isn’t the primary caretaker of the kids and home.

        But yeah, taking care of kids alone and working? A feat of resilience for sure.