What's your opinion of stay at home dads?

It's 4:43 in the morning here, so let me just reword a sentence of what I just said It's actually a bad who just couldn't get through the day, it was so different. That is what I said but I meant to say : It's actually about a guy who just couldn't get through the day.. I know it's different.

Yeah the song Mr Mom does kind of come to mind but in a good way lol,and I am glad that you agree with and see that it isnt demeaning,and guys can be housewifes too lol.

Thank you. . I know alot of men do look at it weird and think its wrong, but I think of it as quility time with their children. That's how my husband looks at it.

Your kids are cute! I really didn't have a problem with staying home either, it wasn't like I was looking for someone to approve it either. My family sorta looks at it funny but mostly the men, I think it takes a real man to do a job he doesn't think he's qualified for, that's how you challenge us guys, we'd rather wear a loin cloth instead of a tie anyway.

I've spent more productive days with my kids than I ever did at work. Its what works best for our family right now.

My wife will admit I keep a cleaner house and she knew that about me before we ever started this adventure. I might be a little more picky about stuff but I think I'm teaching them responsibility, at least that's what I tell myself. It has given me a chance to be more creative with stuff, I'm that way already so it gives me carte blanche in a lot of areas.

Thanks. Sometimes there is so much to take in I have to filter it. All those memories they do have with you will come flooding back when you walk them down the aisle.

I do write for a few sites, check out my website and I do have other ventures to help out. It wasn't what I was making but the hassle and stress taxed me more than anything.

My kids were part of the daycare scene, they liked it, we thought it was best at the time but our circumstances have changed and we had to change with them. I'm sometimes wonder what I'd be doing if I wasn't doing this.

I have learned to appreciate the hard work it takes, not that I didn't before and I never got a "see I told you so" speech either. I have the movie Mr. Mom, my kids watch it with me a lot, it puts a lighter side on things. I pat myself on the back, but it hurts my shoulder. :)

Thanks, I'm trying. There aren't many networks for single dads or stay at home dads, I still go out and do things with my children, I'm not a home body, unless I have a mountain of laundry!

I get all day to bond with them, before I had a few hours and it was never enough. I use to fall asleep with them just to be close, now I put them to bed and I get to sleep in my own bed.

When I take surveys for a few of the websites I belong to I always answer my age and my occupation, "full time homemaker" I usually qualify for the survey because apparently they think I sit around all day doing surveys. It has worked out for me to stay home since my wife is a travel nurse.

Thank you. I grew up with a working dad and a part time working mom, so what I'm doing is odd to my family. I know that I'm providing love and care when before I just felt like I was providing a paycheck. They don't seem to mind me being around and taking them places.

You forgot referee, but I love what I'm doing right now. I'm not getting paid in money per se but I'm getting rewarded by having my kids know that both parents are involved. They run to mom at the end of the day, just like they use to do to me.

I am, I think. I'm always reading stuff about care giving and it mostly applies to women, but I try to apply with my kids. My wife is a travel nurse so it just make sense right now, plus I don't have to worry about pleasing somebody who won't appreciate it, i.e. boss. I can fix mac n cheese and be the king of the world.

Stay at home Dads do have a rewarding experience because as my son explains it to me he can be directly involved in shaping the personality of his kids. I love to watch the kids with their Dad. You can see the adoration in all three kids. Stay at home Dad is just as much a job as going out to work. The difference being you are there for them 24/7. I know you wife helps when she comes home from work. My son's wife helps but my son doesn't expect a lot of her since she does go out and work. It is workable for them and both of them like the way they are doing. My sons biggest problem was with his Dad and his Father In Law. They are from the old school of a child should go to school to get a education. His Dad has finally accepted that the kids are getting a good education and are better for home schooling because my son has made the comment that he can always pinpoint when one of the kids are having a problem with something they are learning and he told me he goes back over the subject until they get it. And I find that more and more men are staying at home while the wife goes to work.

Wow! My kids are still young, 8 and 5 and we home school also. Its been a role reversal for us, my wife has always worked, she tried to stay home but she is a travle nurse so its worked out for the whole family. They don't mind me hanging around and feeding them, I get to teach my son stuff he will know at our pace instead of on the weekends like it was going. No, neither job is easy and my wife is an L&D nurse so basically we both get rewarded in our chosen professions.

i'm sure he does. i was thinking of bringing him some cookies,might cheer him up,and keep the kids quiet (at least long enough to eat the cookies).

Its got its ups and downs. He probably feels outnumbered, no dad can quite deal with a screaming girl, you should send him a nice card in the mail.

You sound like a trend setter, there are a few books for SAHD and some websites he can join. Its a small network for us few courageous guys. Tell your hubby he'll love it.

I'm sure he will! I will let him know to look out for the websites! Thanks x

I like a clean house and I'm willing to make it look like that. I like doing laundry and taking care of stuff. I was a bachelor for 30 years so I know how to take care of myself. My family is important to me so the fact that I can take care of them gives me more pride than any job ever could.

I agree a clean house is a really nice thing,and I applaud you for your choice to take care of your family ,and I agree I think it would be a really good feeling that you couldnt get from any other job.