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.
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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.
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