Being a “domestic engineer” isn’t as bad as some of you make it sound. Believe me, interacting with a child on an emotional level frequently can alone be challenging. It’s not like you’re doomed to housework alone and all of a sudden become brainless.
Kids can keep you busy and you do other things that you did when you worked. You still get together with friends or “co-workers” so to speak. You still talk to people about the same things you did when you worked outside the home. You can volunteer when they’re in school. There are a multitude of things to do. Most of all, a parent who hopefully loves their child more than any paid caregiver, is there for the child on more levels and that is priceless imo. I’ve seen more men being a stay at home parent in the last 5 or so years and that’s refreshing.
