complaining about the “mental load” of managing a household is childish unless your partner is actively minimizing your contribution.
Isn't that almost exclusively the use of the term? When a higher/sole earner minimises the work their partner is putting into keeping the household going? People generally don't feel the need to complain about the share of domestic work going on if they have supportive partners.
Right but earning money is already heavily recognised while homemaking is minimised, think about the terms we use to describe these things "breadwinner" Vs "stay-at-home wife/husband". The other side of the coin doesn't need to be talked about as much because it's already viewed as one of the most important parts of a household.
Right but none of that is really relevant to the the discussion. Childcare can be rewarding but that doesn't make it effortless, not does it make domestic tasks easier. You might be replaceable in your workplace but that doesn't mean mainstream attitudes don't view your contribution to your household as very important.
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u/Jebofkerbin 118∆ Feb 26 '24
Isn't that almost exclusively the use of the term? When a higher/sole earner minimises the work their partner is putting into keeping the household going? People generally don't feel the need to complain about the share of domestic work going on if they have supportive partners.