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Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

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PitterPatter11
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Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

My son had a headache the other day and the school called me to pick him up. I clearly fill out the form so I am the second contact as my job does not have as much flexibility as my husband’s. The nurse calls me and I say, did you try my husband and she says no. I said have you tried my husband and she seemed surprised. I understand maybe most moms would leave work but I work 45 mins away and would need to get a sub to fill in and put together a quick lesson plan so we’re looking at my son waiting for at least an hour. My husband works 5 mins away from the school and can take work meeting wherever he is.

Why are we still living in the 1950s?

Posted 5/4/24 6:12 PM
 
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windyweather21
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Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

Not sure what happened to my post. Basically I said it is wrong for us moms to be the only ones people rely on.
I would tell the nurse to call him after calling you as he is closer.

Message edited 5/4/2024 8:47:44 PM.

Posted 5/4/24 8:45 PM
 

FirstMate
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Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

Oh please. I could go on a tirade about this. And not just this, for everything. The feminist movement really did not make a good plan for an equitable division of labor before they went on their bra burning rampage.

Posted 5/9/24 3:59 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

All I know is I work and my husband does not so they best call him
We are just out here flouting the gender roles aren't we? Chat Icon

Posted 5/10/24 12:22 PM
 

RainyDay
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Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

This is why I put my husbands phone number down as primary.
I also made sure that when the school emailed ONLY me regarding my daughter that they add my husband to ALL correspondence.

I work from home but my child isn't only my responsibility.

Posted 5/26/24 9:04 PM
 
 

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