7 Ways Dads Can (And Should) Help Out Around The House
byOlivia Youngs
The battle of household duties has been raging for thousands of years and isn't going to stop any time soon. OK, maybe not that long. But if you're in a relationship and share a space with someone, chances are you've experienced a bit of tension when it comes to who does what around the house. After kids, the strain only intensifies as a hundred other chores arise that weren't there before. No matter how helpful you've been in the past, there are plenty of ways dads can (and should) help out around the house. And trust me, it will only gain you more brownie points in the long run.
Statistically speaking, women are still doing the bulk of the housework, regardless of whether they work outside the home or work at home, according to the Department of Labor. And although it's fair for each family to have their own system worked out, assuming that the woman will handle the vast majority of the "household chores" is not only sexist and unfair, it will likely lead to unnecessary stress on the relationship.
Although this is in no way a man-shaming, lazy dad stereotypical piece, it should serve as a reminder of the age old, unfair assumption that housework should be handled by women only. To all of you men who already do help out more than your fair share, you're the real MVP's. And to those who aren't, here are some ways you can help.