neděle 8. března 2015

He For She

I know that today is International Women's Day and I should praise the strong women in my life but I want to acknowledge my dad's attitude towards women, especially my mum, since he has been an equal partner to her for 27 years (29 if dating counts).

As far as I remember I have never heard him humiliate my mum in any way, not in public, nor in private. Of course they sometimes argue, but they never humiliate each other and that's what I love about them. 

Also, he is a great example to me and my brothers when it comes to the chores. You would never hear him say to my brothers something like: "don't do this, that's women's work, let your mum and sister do it". You would never hear him say this is women's work or that is men's work. If I want to chop the wood, he lets me. But also his actions speak louder than words. He is not the kind of man who comes home from work, sits around and does nothing. He does everything that needs to be done... from washing the dishes to minor plumbing. Sometimes to the level we wish he would just sit down and read a book or something. I am really glad that me and my brothers get to see this every day (well I don't get see this every days since I don't live with them anymore, but still...)

I guess I just wanted to say that I am thankful to my dad for having to grow up in a home where both men and women are equal and that he makes women in our family feel appreciated. 

Btw, my mum is an amazing, strong, independent woman!


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