Babysitting vs. Parenting

[trac3y]

per Merriam-Webster:

babysitting
One entry found.

Main Entry: ba·by·sit
Pronunciation: \ˈbā-bē-ˌsit\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): ba·by·sat \-ˌsat\ ; ba·by·sit·ting
Etymology: back-formation from babysitter
Date: 1947

intransitive verb: to care for children usually during a short absence of the parents ; broadly : to give care babysit

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[rogueblack]

Hahaha ... let me guess... another dad out there is babysitting while the mom goes out?

[trac3y]

No, the mom doesn't even have to go out. She can be spring cleaning and he posts that he has to babysit since mom is busy today. Since when is parenting only mama's job? Kids do have two parents, right?

Of course moms were raised in this male chauvinist society, too, so I've even seen some of them comment that "Hubby will have to babysit this weekend while I'm off helping Mom move." Or some such crap. So she 'babysits' the rest of the time, then? I doubt that's what they call it. She's being a MOTHER to her children. What is a FATHER supposed to do, then? What is his parenting role exactly?

It's just infuriating.

[pinafore]

Agreed! If I ever hear John make that statement, he can expect several items chucked at his head!