I would love it if your DH becomes a childcare worker!!!! I`m very aware of the big shortage of men in childcare and education, especially for the under 10`s. I would even give preference to sending my children somewhere that had male staff over somewhere that didnt because i believe its so important for children to see men in this role, not just woman - its skewifs their perception of gender roles etc (imo) - men add a difference balance than an all female work enviroment, as well as what they offer a child. I also think is so important for all those boys and girls who do not have a male (or a good one) roll model/figure in their life - which is the unfortunate case for many little ones, and they really do need it in as many areas as they can get it, if they dont have that at home ( and even if they do such as my DS has, I still would prefere him to have some other good male models out of the home, in situations that are not just family or celebrities).
But, yes, there will be some hessitation towards men doing this kind of work still, but I hope and think that with the increase of dads involvment with their kiddies, society is becoming more open and accepting of men being in roles such as the one your DH is considering.
It could be a challenging choice but good on him!!!
Last edited by Salsa; July 10th, 2008 at 10:42 AM.
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My DD attended a centre that had a male CC worker. He was great and the kids loved him, my DP was a little funny about it but my DD loved it, males seem to have more energy and are more fun than female workers.
Only thing he couldnt do was change kids nappies (not sure why??? never asked)
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