Stay-at-Home Dad Apologises After Learning the Demands of Childcare

A former PhD scientist who left his job to care for his two young children says the experience has changed how he views unpaid domestic work. He admitted that he once wondered why his wife could not keep the house tidy while looking after the children. Nearly six months into being a stay-at-home dad, he says cooking, cleaning, changing nappies and handling tantrums can fill an entire day, even when the house still looks messy. He apologised to his wife and other stay-at-home mothers, saying that parenting involves work that is often unseen. He urged husbands and fathers to share childcare responsibilities and better support their partners.

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