Picture this: a loving family with a mom, dad, daughter, and stepson. Everything seems perfect, right? Well, not quite. One mom recently shared her frustrations about her husband's sexist approach to parenting their children. As their daughter takes on the brunt of household chores, her brother gets a free pass. But when she finally speaks up, she's met with resistance from her mother-in-law. 😤👩👧👦💔

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This concerned mom is fed up with her husband's sexist parenting style, which forces their daughter to do all the chores while her brother gets a free pass. When she finally confronts him, she's met with resistance from her mother-in-law, who claims it's just their traditional upbringing. Now, she's questioning if she's in the wrong for letting her frustration build up instead of addressing the issue calmly. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐🍿
NTA calls out husband's sexist parenting. Replies suggest correcting behavior.

PessimisticCupcake | PessimisticCupcake
Don't back down! Stand in solidarity with your daughter 👊

scrappy8350 | scrappy8350
NTA. Sexism's impact on children is deep-rooted and long-lasting 😔

roostertab | roostertab
NTA for calling out husband's sexist parenting style and MIL's interference 👏🏻

raerae6672 | raerae6672
Commenter calls out mom's husband for sexist parenting 😱

Bathroom_cute | Bathroom_cute
Commenter acknowledges fault, suggests early intervention for parenting issue 👨👧👦

poietes_4 | poietes_4
NTA. Commenter shares personal experience of sexist parenting and offers insight.

CrinosQuokka | CrinosQuokka
Mom stands up against husband's sexist parenting style. #NTA 👏

ViolaofIllyria | ViolaofIllyria
MILs enforcing patriarchy, but not all are bad 😔

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Breaking cultural norms for equality ✌️👩👧👦

beacos | beacos
INFO: Modeling an equitable distribution of household chores 👭👯👰 can de-gender these tasks.

DG_Brossetti | DG_Brossetti
Stop sexist assignments to diminish expectations. #NotTheAsshole 💪

gourdworm | gourdworm
Commenter calls out lack of backbone in sexist household 👊

ThrowRARolf | ThrowRARolf
NTA. Husband's sexist parenting style will damage his future relationships 👨👧👦

Blue_winged_yoshi | Blue_winged_yoshi
🚨 Urgent action needed! Not the a-hole.

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NTA, but have a serious convo with husband about parenting 👨👧👦

DrVerryBerry | DrVerryBerry
Curious commenter asks about schooling differences for daughter and stepson.

OpticalBeast_13 | OpticalBeast_13
Commenter calls out OP for not standing up for daughter sooner 😕

Current-Read | Current-Read
Breaking gender stereotypes for healthy relationships ✌🏻

HollyGoLately | HollyGoLately
Growing up with sexist parenting: ESH, brothers are buffoons 😔

sleepygreenpanda | sleepygreenpanda
Encourage daughter to join in calling out sexist parenting 👊

Armaryllislove | Armaryllislove
Setting boundaries with in-laws over parenting choices 👨👧👦

Jannnnnna | Jannnnnna
Protecting daughter from sexism, advocating for counseling. NTA 👏

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NTA commenter points out husband's hypocrisy on gender equality 🤔

yellowchaitea | yellowchaitea
Mom calls out husband's sexist parenting style. YTA or NAH?

Aniline567 | Aniline567
Supportive comment urges action against sexist parenting. 👏

larochelleville | larochelleville
Empowering daughters against sexism 💪

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Supportive comment for mom dealing with sexist parenting 👏

Joylar7 | Joylar7
Breaking gender roles in parenting, NTA holds husband accountable.

ilostmyknees | ilostmyknees
When your husband's parenting style is sexist 🤯

-GOAT- | -GOAT-
NTA. Suggests weekly chore rotation and calls out sexist parenting style 👨👧👦

YeaNo91 | YeaNo91
NTA suggests making husband and daughter do their own chores 🙌

RevolutionaryMap5412 | RevolutionaryMap5412
NTA calls out husband's traditional beliefs as excuse for sexism 😒

HauntofhighAFtower | HauntofhighAFtower
Standing up against sexist parenting. You go, mom! 💪🏻

chanandlerbong16 | chanandlerbong16
Mom stands up to sexist parenting style 💪

Embarrassed-Bridge-8 | Embarrassed-Bridge-8
Equal treatment for stepson suggested. Husband's parenting questioned 😔

Dheer78 | Dheer78
Breaking gender norms: commenter supports mom, declares NTA. ✌

PuddingExternal | PuddingExternal
A heartbreaking personal story highlights the importance of addressing sexism. 💔

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Stop the cycle of sexism for your kids 👏

greenprotomullet | greenprotomullet
NTA. Husband shows sexist parenting, expects more from daughter than son 👨👧👦

Lapis1111 | Lapis1111
Commenter calls out mom for not taking action sooner. 🤔

Different-Talk-5546 | Different-Talk-5546
NTA stands up against outdated parenting styles 💪

nmcaff | nmcaff
Comment section in agreement with disapproval of parenting style. 😒

blond_boys | blond_boys
User challenges traditional gender roles in parenting 🤔

Kmhall94 | Kmhall94
Mom suggests circuit jamming to combat husband's sexist parenting. 👊

WetMonkeyTalk | WetMonkeyTalk
Defend your daughter, not tradition. MIL, stay out. NTA 👍

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Commenter calls out both parents for toxic behavior 🤯

bananers24 | bananers24
Mom stands up to sexist husband, wins argument. NTA 👏

-UP2L8- | -UP2L8-
Commenter questions husband's fairness in household duties and parenting. 🤔

Eliza_Doolittlex | Eliza_Doolittlex
Commenter calls out OP's spouse for sexist parenting style 😡

6poundpuppy | 6poundpuppy
NTA - Shut this down and end it. 👏 Both you and your daughter deserve better than this sexist BS.

JudgeJed100 | JudgeJed100
Mom calls out sexist parenting, husband runs to mommy. NTA 👏

Dawggy | Dawggy
Mother considers divorce due to husband's sexist parenting 🤪

Accurate-Comb-3691 | Accurate-Comb-3691
NTA mom corrects sexist husband and mother-in-law, supports daughter 👨👧👦

chacampb | chacampb
Stand up to the JNSO and refuse to tolerate toxicity 💪

81darlenia | 81darlenia
Breaking the cycle of bullying with traditional beliefs? 🤔

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Commenter suggests husband's parenting style may be due to bias.

tiredofnotthriving | tiredofnotthriving
Stand up against misogyny to protect your daughter! 💪

drowningInSpam | drowningInSpam
Parenting style called out, but commenter retracts criticism. 👍

ChickenNApathy | ChickenNApathy
Outdated gender roles? Not the a**hole. Put him in place! 💪

pinkgrapefruitx | pinkgrapefruitx
🚨 YTA called out for tolerating sexist husband and parenting style

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NTA calls out sexist parenting and suggests counseling for family 👏

Redkitten1998 | Redkitten1998
Questioning traditional beliefs or tattling to mummy? 🤔

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Gender bias perpetuates toxic masculinity. Let's break the cycle. 💪

Philosopher_1 | Philosopher_1
Engaging advice on how to handle sexist parenting and in-laws 👍

Ok-Mode-2038 | Ok-Mode-2038
Husband and stepson's sexist behavior is damaging teenage daughter's self-worth 😔

hollandangel1132 | hollandangel1132
Mom stands up against sexist parenting, husband runs to mommy 🤯

modinotmodi | modinotmodi
NTA calls out sexist dad for running to mommy 😱

fightingrivers | fightingrivers
NTA stands up for daughter against sexist parenting 👏

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NTA calls out sexist parenting, asks why it was tolerated 🤔

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Commenter agrees with mom's call-out, uses NTA acronym.

luckyladylucy | luckyladylucy
Gender roles and chores can impact children's future. 👨👧👦

Unfair_Slip | Unfair_Slip