My husband was raised by two feminist hippies, who did not have an amicable divorce. At first, he detested the whole concept of stay-at-home moms, thinking they were “Stepford wives” who didn’t think for themselves or who loafed off their husbands.
He doesn’t think that anymore. I stay home with our two daughters. I drive the carpools. I make the dinners. I do the laundry. My husband works hard and considers the fact that I stay home to be one of the reasons he works so hard.
I can’t pinpoint what turned the tide for him. I know when he became a father, the idea of anyone but us raising his children gave him pause. I know that after a long day, when he comes home to a happy house filled with dinner and laughter, it reinforces our decision. I am not perfect, but I do know I am the emotional epicenter of my home and my family. And I do not apologize for that. I love this job, and I thank you, Dr. Laura for encouraging others to do the same.
Kristen
My Husband Was Raised by Feminist Hippies
