A Malaysian man faces backlash after saying he leaves childcare to his wife, sparking debate on parenting roles and shared responsibilities.
AS the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. In modern times, however, both parents must work together to raise their child to avoid overburdening one party with childcare, as parenthood is a shared responsibility.
A Malaysian man recently faced backlash for his views on fatherhood after claiming that he leaves all childcare responsibilities to his wife.
The reason? He considers himself the husband and the provider, according to his viral post on Threads.
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“Is it wrong if I leave my wife to handle our crying child alone every night because I’m tired from work? Does that make me irresponsible?” he asked in his post.
The breadwinner added that he was “fed up” with hearing his wife’s constant complaints about her exhaustion.
The viral post angered netizens, who pointed out that caring for a child is far from easy and criticised the man for his lack of consideration towards his wife.
“Try swapping roles for a week and follow what your wife does from A to Z. I can confirm that you’d prefer working. As a man, I can say that the toughest and most exhausting job is being a mother,” one user said.
Others highlighted that financial provision extends beyond just earning an income.
“No amount of money can compensate for what your wife has done. If you are a provider, you should provide for her needs as well, including her emotional and physical well-being. Be her biggest supporter,” another commented.
“Being a provider is not just about earning money. Taking care of your child and helping your wife are also part of being a provider,” another advised.
