Why do women always look after the kids?

Philippines
August 22, 2010 7:56am CST
We went to a birthday party this afternoon and the celebrant was a Chinese. They all have their yayas excluding me. Sunday is a day off for my yayas, so I end up being a babysitter to my kids. I was hoping that since it is a family gathering, my husband will help me with the kids. Unfortunately, at the party, my husband enjoyed his chitchat with the friend, and I ended up looking like a high profile governess. Why is it like that? Men are always just a provider, while women are also a provider.........and babysitter.....and a "wife" (you know what I mean).....and a babysitter (again)........and a cook..... What do you think?
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@akn1961 (1034)
• India
23 Aug 10
god can not be present every where ,hence he made mother ,mother to take care of us ,she is always caring children worldover ,if all governace of govt are given to mothers then there will be no war ,no hatred ,only love,world will grow at faster rate.
@kristinad (185)
• United States
23 Aug 10
hello tessvalencia i don't feel like i babysit my son i love my son and we do everything together and i love it we cook paint shop ect... my husband and i both look out for our son but my husband is harder on him then i am
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
22 Aug 10
Becoz mothers are blessed to have more sensitive feeling towards their kids. It is always the mother who knows what her kids is feeling,that a father cannot feel. I know what you feel by that time,but we cannot obliged some husband to help us in such situation when he is too insensitive. Just managed to smile and keep your composure dear. Have a good day always
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
22 Aug 10
Hi tessvalencia, Since the beginning of time, women have been the nurturer of the two parents. Most men have not changed their positions as been the "bread winner." However, we women have decided that we can do both positions, nurturer and "bread winner." Now, we sometimes find it difficult to pull it all together, we expect the man to change his position and become the nurturer. Well, it looks as if most of them are standing firm, that the only job they want is to be the "bread winner." There are some generous husband that will give the wife a break, by taking the children to the park or the zoo, or some other outing for a few hours. But, in reality it usually the moms with the van of children running them all over town to this practice or that practice, come home make dinner, help with homework, and do baths. Wow, I guess we really are almost invincible. I think, even if dads are the "bread winners," they should still help with the discipline of their children, and should appreciate the wife by helping with their children whether at home or out in public.
• United States
22 Aug 10
I think all women feel the way you do!! I know I do. I never expect a break anymore when he is home, in fact it's MORE work when he's home because then I have to worry about taking care of him too! I know there is NO such thing as a break for us women, ever! I always tell everyone I have 4 kids, my husband is included in there too.
@ania66 (78)
• Philippines
23 Aug 10
Aside from the fact that our children biologically came from us, mothers, I think it's precisely because of the 'bonding' between the mother and the child. Especially so for a latching mom like me, I can really tell that there's a distinct closeness or bond between me and my child. In my case, during non-working days, nobody can come between us, mom and son. Not even his father. This is still so despite the presence of the babysitter around. And I think that's where the primary concern of looking after the kids lies with the us, mothers. But at the end of the day, children grow and eventually find their own way. So as moms, we just have to seize the moment with our (now) little ones. Enjoy! :)
@ada8may21 (2405)
• Philippines
22 Aug 10
That is already the norm in our society that women are the one taking care of the kids. Sometimes the father can, but sometimes they would think that its suppose to be the wife who will do this one. I guess this one should be a responsibility that needs to be shared. That is what I am afraid when I get married seems I no longer have time to get enough sleep or even get some rest because I need to baby sit and being a wife. Its make worried about that thing...
@hbsztsyx (85)
• China
22 Aug 10
Because you are more thoughtful and considerable than your husband,you can take better care of your children.After all,women and men have some inborn differences. When the children grow up,they will depend on farther more.So,the world is fair. However,you can ask some favor from your husband.I think good husband would like to give a hand.Good Luck for you.