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[-] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago

Yes. There would certainly be some friction points, but I'd much rather take care of my home and family instead of working.

[-] davidagain@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

I took care of our young kids for a fortnight "instead of working" when my wife was rushed to hospital. It was far more exhausting than doing the day job. I don't know how single parents cope at all.

[-] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

I'm sorry that you lived through that.

Kids take a lot of energy when everything is going well, so I can imagine the added stress plus no support from your partner make this situation extra hard.

I was thinking more in a normal scenario where my partner still help, but isn't the primary caretaker of the kids and home.

But yeah, taking care of kids alone and working? A feat of resilience for sure.

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