tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post5011912725264724728..comments2024-03-28T05:57:41.542-07:00Comments on Adventures In Keeping House: The Problem With Patriarchy?Sannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-36284980845461976212019-07-12T10:08:26.107-07:002019-07-12T10:08:26.107-07:00Thanks, Elspeth, I'm glad you liked it! Yes, e...Thanks, Elspeth, I'm glad you liked it! Yes, extended family are important as well, and even good friends and neighbours. This altogether creates a supportive community which we all need. Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-49064149675572657322019-07-12T09:05:12.962-07:002019-07-12T09:05:12.962-07:00I would say that a normal guy is much too exhauste...<i>I would say that a normal guy is much too exhausted by earning a living to micromanage his wife's (and kids') life.<br /><br />He also has a reasonable expectation that his wife is an adult and can function properly without him constantly monitoring her.</i><br /><br />This is truth. <br /><br />Additionally, I have become increasingly disillusioned with the idea of the "nuclear" family as the center of the universe, for a host of reasons. Most of them you articulated here quite well.<br /><br />Good post.elspethhttp://readingbetweenthelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-49469421196884087822019-07-12T05:30:51.186-07:002019-07-12T05:30:51.186-07:00I would say that a normal guy is much too exhauste...I would say that a normal guy is much too exhausted by earning a living to micromanage his wife's (and kids') life. <br /><br />He also has a reasonable expectation that his wife is an adult and can function properly without him constantly monitoring her. Unfortunately, both situations (the man as the breadwinner or at least, the main breadwinner and the wife being a functioning adult)are far from certain in a modern society...<br /><br />It's also true that having a leadership position doesn't automatically makes you a leader worth following. If you don't lead, there is nothing to follow, it's just that simple.Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124283361844607678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139017677124620997.post-29410208081722588802019-07-12T04:16:44.717-07:002019-07-12T04:16:44.717-07:00I think men who want to be that sort of leaders of...I think men who want to be that sort of leaders of the family, are sick and abusive. In my opinion normal, good, decent men actually feel all that resopinsibility heavy on their shoulders. Best leaders are the ones who do not want to lead or have hunger for power. <br /><br />I also think that husband/father has to earn the respect and obedience he gets. Every single day. We ALL need to earn the respect we get. Men who think they should be respected just because they are men are as delusional as feminist slutwalkers who claim they should be able to dress and act like sluts and yet be treated as respectfully as ladies. <br /><br />I agree about the churches, too. I am not too happy with our Lutheran church, but for example Eastern Orthodox Church has not changed in two millenias. So they must be doing something right. People need interaction with each other to stay on track. Housewife Outdoorsnoreply@blogger.com