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The couple I work for are an interesting pair--she is the career-minded one, and he is the house husband (who just also happens to have a job). I regard them both equally, meaning that I tell the kids to go easy on Mom or Dad if just Mom or Dad is taking care of them, because taking care of two kids by yourself when you're used to having assistance can be REALLY overwhelming--especially if there are other things going on, like holidays or special events or illness.
I would say that's why most people underestimate the ability of dads to parent effectively--society is used to dads who are breadwinners, and don't spend much time one-on-one with their children. I would guess that most people who regard dads as incompetent are actually worried that the dad might be overwhelmed by all the little things one has to do to take care of children, and what pests little kids can actually be.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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