THE HOUSEHUSBAND/’AT HOME’ FATHER AND CHILDCARE
THE HOUSEHUSBAND/’AT HOME’ FATHER
Many fathers now take on the role of staying home to look after the house and children, either by choice or because of the current economic situation. This is very often extremely rewarding for the man and the children, and this role reversal certainly should not be negative in terms of the children’s growth and development. Despite the fact that such role reversals are occurring with increasing frequency, ness’ is threatened, and others find that their new role is rejected by their male friends. They may also find it more difficult, because of entrenched attitudes, to access the usual community support networks.
Most families will need childcare at some stage, whether it is a few hours occasionally or regular daycare if both parents are working. There are many different types of childcare, and you need to decide which type will best suit your needs.
Some parents arrange for childcare in their own home. This has obvious advantages, with the child being looked after in familiar surroundings but is also the most expensive and difficult to organise. Family daycare is not dissimilar, with a small number of children looked after in a private home. Most daycare is in special registered premises (childcare centres or creches), and is either run privately or government subsidised. There is a welcome and long overdue trend for employers to provide daycare for the children of employees, either on site or close by.
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