Stuff We Need To Stop Saying To Dads By Ashley Miller
“Dumb @!$ stuff we need to stop saying to Dads”, by Ashley Miller demonstrates how toxic rigid gender roles can become, forcing men and women into roles which don’t conform with their wishes and expectations. Miller expresses her frustration with the question “Is Daddy on babysitting duty today?” with the response “Nope, he’s not a babysitter.
He’s a parent.” Assuming that men only “babysit” their children reduces their responsibility as parents, and once again places that responsibility on the shoulders of mothers. Miller’s frustration stems from the fact that this attitude towards parenting discourages men from taking care of children, and makes women the primary caretakers in society. She critiques the systemic, society-wide expectation
He’s a parent.” Assuming that men only “babysit” their children reduces their responsibility as parents, and once again places that responsibility on the shoulders of mothers. Miller’s frustration stems from the fact that this attitude towards parenting discourages men from taking care of children, and makes women the primary caretakers in society. She critiques the systemic, society-wide expectation