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What was the main reason for the negative feedback from Dan's friends and family?
What was the main reason for the negative feedback from Dan's friends and family?
- They thought it was a role reversal and went against traditional gender roles (correct)
- They thought Dan was not capable of taking care of the household responsibilities
- They believed it was unrealistic for a man to prioritize his family over his career
- They were jealous of Dan's decision to stay at home
What was Dan's role in the initial years of their marriage?
What was Dan's role in the initial years of their marriage?
- He pursued his own career goals
- He supported his wife's career ambitions (correct)
- He was the primary caregiver
- He was the breadwinner
What was the turning point for Dan to become a stay-at-home parent?
What was the turning point for Dan to become a stay-at-home parent?
- When they decided to have children
- When they saved up a nest egg
- When they got married
- When his wife started working at the hospital (correct)
What is the primary reason for a stay-at-home dad to take care of his children, according to the definition?
What is the primary reason for a stay-at-home dad to take care of his children, according to the definition?
What was the outcome of Dan and his wife's decision to put off having children?
What was the outcome of Dan and his wife's decision to put off having children?
According to the statistics, how many fathers in the U.S. live with children younger than 18 and do not work outside the home?
According to the statistics, how many fathers in the U.S. live with children younger than 18 and do not work outside the home?
What was the main reason for people's reaction to Dan's decision to stay at home?
What was the main reason for people's reaction to Dan's decision to stay at home?
What is the primary role of Dan's wife in the family, according to the conversation?
What is the primary role of Dan's wife in the family, according to the conversation?
What is the main purpose of having Dan Barton on the show?
What is the main purpose of having Dan Barton on the show?
What is the primary way for viewers at home to participate in the show?
What is the primary way for viewers at home to participate in the show?
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Study Notes
Stay-at-Home Dads
- A stay-at-home dad is a father who is the daily, primary caregiver of his children under the age of 18.
- There are two categories of stay-at-home dads: those who are at home out of necessity (e.g., lost job, wife becomes sole support) and those who choose to be a stay-at-home parent.
Growing Trend
- The number of fathers living with children younger than 18 and who do not work outside the home has more than doubled in the U.S., from 1.1 million to more than 2 million in recent years.
Dan's Story
- Dan, a stay-at-home dad, chose to be the primary caregiver of his three children, while his wife is the primary breadwinner.
- Dan and his wife, Sarah, a surgeon, had a plan to reverse traditional roles even before having children.
- They received negative feedback from friends and family, who thought it was unrealistic or strange for a man to be a stay-at-home dad.
Career and Family
- Dan worked to support his wife during her medical training, and they shared household responsibilities.
- After their first child was born, Dan stayed home while his wife worked as a surgeon, earning enough to support their family.
- Dan's decision to stay home was not seen as a lack of career ambition, but rather a choice to prioritize his family and household responsibilities.
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