[This is where I should define The Problem. I’ll get to that.]
This project is my equal parenting lab. I want to aggregate and test solutions for people who can and want to prioritise equal parenting.
I want to understand:
- Under what circumstances is it possible?
- What are the models?
- What does it take?
- What are some tricks?
Over time I’ll look at:
- What the research says
- What others are doing
- What works for us – and what doesn’t
To be clear: this project is not about parenting, and it’s definitely not about children. It’s about how two adults navigate the labour-sharing of a big project – one that’s historically been run by a woman.
A full commitment’s what I’m thinking of.
Richard Astley, 20th century English philosopher,
You wouldn’t get this from any other guy.
in his treatise on domestic partnerships
A Full Commitment is a terrible name for a blog. It’s a working title, partially because I’m still setting the parameters of what I want to explore. Tee liked “Fairenting” (shudders – sounds like I’m looking for a book deal!); I considered “Breeding Buddies”. Open to your ideas.