A father has caused controversy by asking his wife to take care of their newborn during the night hours while she is on maternity leave. The man works during the day and has requested that his wife takes care of the baby during the night so he can sleep. He has offered to take over all chores and baby care when he finishes work and on weekends. However, his wife believes that they should split the baby care equally during the night. The issue has sparked a debate on whether his request is fair or if he is being selfish. What do you think? Share your opinions in the comments below.
Man Seeks Opinions on Fair Baby Care Division During Maternity Leave
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👶🏻💼 Seeking opinions on fair baby care division during maternity leave
A new father is inquiring for opinions on how to divide baby care responsibilities during his wife's 16 weeks of maternity leave. He has requested that she take care of the baby during midnight hours while he sleeps since he has work during the day. He has offered to take over all other responsibilities including chores, cooking, and taking care of the baby after work and on weekends. However, his wife believes that the division of labor should be equal. The man is now seeking opinions on the matter. What do you think? Should baby care responsibilities be divided equally during maternity leave or is it fair to have one parent take on more responsibilities during specific hours? Share your thoughts below.
Sleepless nights and childcare responsibilities during maternity leave debated. 💤
Comprehensive_Food35 | Comprehensive_Food35
User defends themselves with facts, but receives helpful feedback 💡
shiddedfardedpeeded | shiddedfardedpeeded
NAH. Newborn care is hard, but prioritize her physical healing.
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Sharing baby care responsibilities is crucial for new parents! 👶
Maynon_ShellCity | Maynon_ShellCity
New dad wonders if he should help with night shifts 🌙
DaleCoopersWife | DaleCoopersWife
Split shift is the way to go 👍
DiscountKnown6388 | DiscountKnown6388
Sleep is key during maternity leave: both parents need it. NAH.
Daefea | Daefea
New dad prioritizes work over fair baby care division - YTA 💤👶
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Mom explains the toll of sleep deprivation on parents' health ❤️
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New moms need mental breaks, not just physical. 🙌
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User calls out unfair baby care division during paternity leave 😠
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Dad-to-be asks about fair baby care division during maternity leave 💭
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A dad shares his experience with taking on night duty during maternity leave 😴
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One mom's experience with newborn care: husband should help more.
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Fair division of baby care during maternity leave - NAH suggests an agreement between partners is needed, as nobody else can decide what's fair. Replies emphasize the importance of flexibility and communication to ensure both partners' needs are met.
purrrrfect2000 | purrrrfect2000
Sleep when baby sleeps - dads need grace too! 😴💤
cats_vs_dog | cats_vs_dog
Fair division of baby care during maternity leave - reasonable ask 👶
meagancavell | meagancavell
Consider sharing baby care hours to ensure restful nights. 😴
rosered936 | rosered936
Dividing baby care shifts is a fair solution. NAH (for now)
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NTA for taking night duty while spouse on maternity leave.
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Fair division of baby care during maternity leave: YTA
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Wife and mother supports fair baby care division during leave ✊
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Engaging with empathy: A mother's exhaustion and a husband's responsibilities. 💪
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Supportive comment section applauds father's dedication to family balance 👏
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Supportive reply suggests compromise for new parents' mental health ❤️
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Fair baby care division debated: Is OP really not the a**hole?
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Sharing baby care duties during maternity leave worked great! 😊
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Sharing baby care duties can improve mom's mental health 😊
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Husband seeks sleep, not a blank check post-birth. NTA 👍
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Sleepless nights ahead for new parents, who's on duty?
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Fair division of baby care during leave? Compromise for sleep.
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Don't be a baby, let her sleep 😴
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Equal division of baby care during maternity leave works wonders! 🤩
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Flexible baby care division agreement between spouses recommended 👍
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Fair division of baby care during maternity leave - NTA perspective 👍
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