Photograph by: Habiba Khanam
What’ s the most joyous part for you being at Stay at Home Dad?
Waking up every morning, changing the nappies, erm bathing them, playing with them, just seeing them smile and hearing them laugh. Seeing my two little girls being born, and seeing my son what he has become. From the day he could work he has worked, and he said to me that he never ever wants to sponge of the benefits system.
After talking with Paul we at 50 / 50 really got a sense of just how proud Paul is with his role as a Stay At Home Dad. Paul even added that he feels the role of a parent whether you are a mother or father is an important role as you are raising the future adults of tomorrow. Paul is very proud of his role as a Stay at Home Dad and hopes to see many more men proud to fulfil this role.
Here’ s what you had to say to 50 / 50 about Stay at Home Dads.
Christine Kelly says“ I think its good for a guy to see his kids as important. Now a days women earn more so it makes sense for Dads to stay at home, been discussing this with my other half as well.
Donna Johnson says“ These days the recession is forcing families to survive!! Times are hard at the mo, so if that means Dads staying at home so be it. I do wonder how long they would be able to cope for though.
Hayden Hadley says“ My Missis was working in a kids home in Brum, so I had to cutback on my shifts in the Birmingham Ballroom. I loved it!! House was spotless, had fun with my daughter all day, even had tea ready for when Lisa got in ….. easiest time of my life lol.
Kerry Macdonald says“ Stay at Home Dads should be no different to Stay at Home Mums!! The only difference is gender, but even in this day and age there is still a divide between the genders. Most of the time its not noticeable, but still there, just some people are too proud to admit it, but in my opinion its still there.
Written by: Jemma McLean
I have always had a beard. One day, I decided to shave it off. I came into the room where my 4-year-old daughter Bethanie was and asked her, " Notice anything different?" Puzzled, she replied, " No ". I then said to her, " My beard ' s gone." The puzzled look instantly disappeared and was replaced with wide-eyed innocence. " I didn ' t take it!" she said. Rick Clarke, Coventry
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