“Breadwinner”, “weekend dad”, “part-time dad”… the list goes on describing the A-typical father role throughout history. And that is exactly what it is… history. It seems now to also be the running joke for fathers day cards, where dads are seen as lazy and detached. Or seeming to desire spending time outdoors, at the pub or in front of the TV rather than spending times with the kids.
Nowadays research is proving that the father 's role as the sole “breadwinner” is more archaic and chauvinistic and not the true representation of the modern father or family at all. Research shows that more and more families are rejecting the “breadwinner” role and “weekend dad” personas. Choosing business ventures such as franchising to break away from rigid
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This was seen as a necessity rather than an option. Which has left some families feeling that there is simply no other way. Creating the stigma that modern informed families are fighting free of today.
Technology has greatly benefited parents in the 9-5 role with phone cameras, facetime and skype allowing them to experience family events as they happen, or simply to watch them post event. But is this enough for every Australian parent? or are more and more parents demanding time and allowances, to not just observe but to be a part of their child 's day to day activities?
Research also shows that parents who have spent more active time at home during a child(s) early development phase experience less stress and resentment. With this in mind, why not consider choosing a job or working role that allows just that. More time dedicated to raising their child(s) rather than leaving it to the “at home” parent or the hired help. Considering that the “at home” parent job description is now frowned upon. Instead opting to raise your children yourself and not through a 3rd party or a