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Chaunie Brusie, a freelance writer and a mom of four, presents us with 5 comical situations that underline the differences between dads and moms when they go out in public. Published by Babble, a parenting blog, the illustrations show biased public opinions when it comes to the roles of parents. For example, while dads can get away with scrolling through their Facebook feed while their kids are at the park, moms are under the magnifying glass pretty much all the time.
Does this look familiar to you? Share your experiences in the comments below and upvote the most accurate illustrations.
(h/t: Babble)
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Graham Snook 8 years ago
Is it any wonder, when society brands men as hapless dads, that a dad seen being a 'dad' is something away from what is expected of them? Look at all the father figures on TV: from Daddy Pig, to three men and a baby, to Fred Flintstone, we grew up thinking dads are useless. It's true, men don't have the pressure of having to be seen as being a 'good mum' but where is that pressure coming from? And does it really matter what other people think of your parenting skills? Be the best you can be and stuff anyone else. I'm a dad for my daughter, and the only person whose opinion matters is hers.
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LaDarryl Hollingsworth 8 years ago
This one depends on the friends. I tend to ask about the kids first regardless of the sex, and then go on to random stuff.
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.gas. 8 years ago
What a nice piece of sexist propaganda. My brother is a single parent, and he says he always feels "out of place" when he goes out, that people are always offering him unsolicited advice, thinking he doesn't know how to take care of his kid because he's a man.
Christian Hill 8 years ago
Single Dad here with 3 kids. This list tried but came off as bitter and sexist
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Anna Blankenship 8 years ago
This sums up my life. My husband is awesome and deserves all the praise he gets. But the amount of praise he's gotten for literally appearing in public next to his children is something that's baffling even to him.
Ashley Paine 8 years ago
my ex thought it was weird too.. He'd push the kiddo on the swing once a month and get praised for being such a great dad I was able to (and frequently did) push a kid on a swing since about the age of 5..
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Peta Hurley-Hill 8 years ago
Yes,it is sexist and "one eyed? But unfortunately,so are societies attitudes ,in many cases.We are expected to have it all,effortlessly.We are bombarded by ridiculous headlines about "celebrity" mothers being "Yummy Mummies" *shudder,"Super Mums" etc ,always ignoring that they can afford Nannies,personal stylists,assistants and chefs,yet ALL women are expected to be the same.Men ARE treated differently.When my kids were younger,I got so sick of hearing "what a good Dad"every time my Husband spent time with them,forgetting that with 4 young children(2 just 12 months apart)getting to the supermarket alone,getting an hour to jog or even have an uninterrupted shower was a rare luxury.The one that drove me really crazy,and the most common was) that he was "BABYSITTING","for"me?No.He is was parenting his children!There are wonderful single & hands on Dads out there,but there are a lot more Mums being primary carers but no one is patting them on the back every time they change a nappy!
IWonder 8 years ago
Well, gender roles don't fit all. You did use generalizations that omit the possibility of people being comfortable with those roles yourself. See how easy it is to communicate your perspective, ignoring other by generalizing. That's what these posts do. I did not want to go into examples, but I'll throw a few of the most obvious. If we use the same societal gender roles most of the people who agree with these comics are using, guess what comments would the dad actually receive? He is "supposed" to be at work 9 to 5 (at least) and then fix something in the house or the car. What is he doing taking a break with his children? And that's only for people who know him. Say he gets his daughter to the park. I can ensure you that unless he is a "hot dad", "daddy material" or what have you, someone is going to be throwing looks as if he is a child molester. Heck, I've seen this with a granddad saying goodbye to his granddaughter at the school gate. A few college girls commented that he is a
Load More Replies... .gas. 8 years ago
What a nice piece of sexist propaganda. My brother is a single parent, and he says he always feels "out of place" when he goes out, that people are always offering him unsolicited advice, thinking he doesn't know how to take care of his kid because he's a man.
Christian Hill 8 years ago
Single Dad here with 3 kids. This list tried but came off as bitter and sexist
Load More Replies... Anna Blankenship 8 years ago
This sums up my life. My husband is awesome and deserves all the praise he gets. But the amount of praise he's gotten for literally appearing in public next to his children is something that's baffling even to him.
Ashley Paine 8 years ago
my ex thought it was weird too.. He'd push the kiddo on the swing once a month and get praised for being such a great dad I was able to (and frequently did) push a kid on a swing since about the age of 5..
Load More Replies... Peta Hurley-Hill 8 years ago
Yes,it is sexist and "one eyed? But unfortunately,so are societies attitudes ,in many cases.We are expected to have it all,effortlessly.We are bombarded by ridiculous headlines about "celebrity" mothers being "Yummy Mummies" *shudder,"Super Mums" etc ,always ignoring that they can afford Nannies,personal stylists,assistants and chefs,yet ALL women are expected to be the same.Men ARE treated differently.When my kids were younger,I got so sick of hearing "what a good Dad"every time my Husband spent time with them,forgetting that with 4 young children(2 just 12 months apart)getting to the supermarket alone,getting an hour to jog or even have an uninterrupted shower was a rare luxury.The one that drove me really crazy,and the most common was) that he was "BABYSITTING","for"me?No.He is was parenting his children!There are wonderful single & hands on Dads out there,but there are a lot more Mums being primary carers but no one is patting them on the back every time they change a nappy!
IWonder 8 years ago
Well, gender roles don't fit all. You did use generalizations that omit the possibility of people being comfortable with those roles yourself. See how easy it is to communicate your perspective, ignoring other by generalizing. That's what these posts do. I did not want to go into examples, but I'll throw a few of the most obvious. If we use the same societal gender roles most of the people who agree with these comics are using, guess what comments would the dad actually receive? He is "supposed" to be at work 9 to 5 (at least) and then fix something in the house or the car. What is he doing taking a break with his children? And that's only for people who know him. Say he gets his daughter to the park. I can ensure you that unless he is a "hot dad", "daddy material" or what have you, someone is going to be throwing looks as if he is a child molester. Heck, I've seen this with a granddad saying goodbye to his granddaughter at the school gate. A few college girls commented that he is a
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