A few things happened recently that made me realise: equal partnership parenting is radical pursuit. radical /ˈradɪk(ə)l/ adjective1. (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.2. advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of […]
The Problem in someone else’s words
Here’s why 50/50 parenting probably isn’t going to happen – article by Hadiya Roderique This article is a fantastic summary of The Problem. Send it to your friends. “The truth is: I’m afraid of ending up bearing the brunt of child care responsibilities. Because after a few relationships of my own, and seeing some of […]
Why we’re here
Women with children do more work – paid and at home – than their male partners. There’s research to back this up, but for now I’m going to call this The Problem. That’s a very unattractive proposition. I could, however, be coaxed into something that resembled a 50:50 split. A genuine equal partnership. Co-parenting, equal […]