The Reasons Dads become Stay at Home Dads…
I don’t put myself in any boxes really, but I reckon I’m halfway between a not at home dad, and a stay at home dad. I work variable shifts and it quite often falls to me to get my daughter up, dressed, fed and off to school. Sometimes it can be a real pain, especially if I’ve been on a late (until 1 am) the night before.
Wayne Parker, over at about.com, has listed the reasons most dads stay at home. The main four he cites are;
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Traditional Role Reversal
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Work at Home Dads
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Custodial Dads
- Independant Income Dads
There are many more reason thats Dads stay home, including my own. Importance should always be placed on not just being home, but making it a home.
If you work from home, there should be clear boundaries for space, and time. A study or den, a change of clothes, a separate part of the home, can all denote ‘work’ time, when Dad needs some space. Take your kids to work day takes on a whole new meaning. Additionally, there are loads of kids who help with their parents businesses, whether helping in the store or restaurant, out working the farm, or helping to pack items for sale.
You must always explain to your kids why you’re home as well, especially if its not the norm for your area.
You can find more about the reasons dads stay home here.
stay at home, dad, fatherhood, kids, family business
October 30th, 2007 at 6:04 am
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