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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