He is not childless though! I think his attitude reflects the persistence of the idea that women are the primary parents and men are "providers" and backup. As

He is not childless though! I think his attitude reflects the persistence of the idea that women are the primary parents and men are "providers" and backup. As a man who became the primary parent as my kids got older I think this is a tragedy. Its not good for women (more work) or men (deprived of fulfilment) or children (less attention from parents overall). We seem to be able to accept that women are capable of taking on traditionally male roles (especially in the workplace) but not that men can take on traditionally female roles (at home or at work).