Society tells us that raising kids is an essential duty for women, yet somehow, it’s not considered ‘real work.’ But let’s be honest: keeping children alive, teaching them to respect others, making sure they don’t torture small animals, and raising them to be decent humans is no small feat. It’s a full-time job that rarely gets the recognition it deserves.
And when things go wrong? It’s almost always the mother’s fault. If she worked outside the home, clearly, she neglected her children. If she’s single, she must’ve done something to drive the man away. If she left an abusive partner and is struggling to make ends meet, well, that’s her fault too. Somehow, in this system, everything from a child’s behavior to a broken marriage ends up on the mother’s tab. This isn’t about blaming men—it's about exposing a system that unfairly burdens women.
Then there’s the domestic sphere, where expectations can be equally unrealistic. As a wife, you’re supposed to serve gourmet meals—or at least meals that could rival those your husband’s mother used to make. But let’s be real: most of Mom’s cooking probably involved deep-frying, over-salting, or just opening a box. Yet when women do the same, it doesn’t count as ‘real cooking.’ The pressure to maintain this impossible standard is exhausting, and it’s not because men created these rules—it’s because tradition never considered women’s full humanity.
And let’s talk about aging. Women are expected to stay forever young, while men can embrace their ‘distinguished’ gray hair. If a husband starts looking for someone younger, it’s often framed as a natural response to aging—therapy be damned. But again, this isn't about men being villains; it’s about a system that allows double standards to thrive.
Ultimately, this isn’t about men vs. women—it’s about challenging a set of outdated norms that no longer serve any of us. It’s time to create a more balanced approach that acknowledges women’s contributions without expecting them to be everything, everywhere, all at once.
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