Man at the Playground
By Harry Bernard
One would think,
in this supposedly
“Enlightened”
time,
the sight of a man
at the playground
wouldn’t immediately
trigger fears of paedophelia.
A man is capable
of staying home and
being the primary caretaker.
Even of triplets.
It is a challenge.
But if a man can walk on the moon,
he can take care of children.
And if a woman can bear children,
she can tackle the corporate world.
Especially if she prefers it.
I am not weak
because I like to stay home
and perform domestic chores.
Nor am I emasculated.
Just ask my wife.
Just ask my kids.
I prefer to nurture.
My wife is a natural warrior.
Yet if our children are
threatened,
we are both ferocious.
Harry Bernard is tired of the double standard applied to stay-at-home fathers.
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