Mom Receives Criticism For Teaching Her Son That Housework Isn’t Exclusively A Woman’s Job

There is still a long way to go, even though the world is unquestionably becoming more aware of outdated home gender norms. In order for her son to understand early on that housework wasn’t exclusively for women, one lady wanted to make a big deal about the fact that she was teaching him to do chores.

Nikkole Paulun, a mother of two from Michigan, posted photos of her six-year-old son Lyle cleaning the dishes, loading the dishwasher, and cooking on Facebook, along with an extensive caption describing why she believes it is so crucial for her son to learn these vital life skills.

She posted images of Lyle working diligently on household duties on Facebook in a post that has been seen by thousands of people.

“I teach my son to cook and take care of the house. Why? Because doing the dishes isn’t only a woman’s job,” she wrote.

“Because he might one day be a single man living alone who actually knows how to do laundry and who doesn’t eat takeout every night. Since he never knows when he might want to impress a special someone with a home-cooked lunch.”

Because he’ll have to contribute fairly to household duties when he has children and a spouse in the future.”

Because the generation I belong to criticizes the fact that schools did not educate us on how to do things like cook, wash laundry, tie ties, or pay taxes.

“Because it is my responsibility to show my son how to behave in these situations and how to contribute to society both within and outside of the home. Because you can let your kids be kids and still teach them valuable lessons along the way,” she said.

The mother-of-two where she is photographed with Lyle and her one-year-old daughter Ellie appeared on the MTV program 16 and Pregnan

The 22-year-old continued to question traditional gender assumptions. “My son is not and never will be too “manly” to cook or do chores. He will be the type of man who can check on his pot roast after changing a tire indoors. who is good at both lawn mowing and laundry sorting.”

Nikkole, who had a past as a cast member of the MTV show “16 and pregnant,” concluded her post by expressing her hope that the things her son learns now will help shape the person he grows up to be.

Remember, she advised her readers, “a man who thinks he shouldn’t have to do chores or cook was once a boy who wasn’t taught any better.”

The post has received over 148K replies and more than 58K shares since it was shared. Although the mother received a lot of praise for criticizing outdated gender stereotypes, she also received some criticism for increasing the burden of household chores.

The mother believes that it is her duty to prepare her son to do household duties and contribute to society.

“You don’t have children to serve as your servants! Or to do the tasks that you don’t want to do. I support educating responsibility! The woman wrote, “But enough is enough.”

However, others jumped in to support Nikkole’s position without delay.

“He is being taught by her how to be a great man! Good work, Nikole;))) Ur a great mum,” one woman wrote. “That’s probably because this generation of “men” wasn’t taught how to take care of his family.

“I personally think it’s amazing that she’s teaching her son to be independent. When my son is old enough to understand what chores are, he will be doing the same thing. He will still get to play with his friends, but only after his tasks are finished.”

Nikkole, who reportedly enjoys playing video games to relax after chores, claimed she is teaching him that housework is “not exclusively for women.”

After receiving criticism, the former reality TV star posted a photo of her son lying on the couch.

She said, “And he plays some video games to relax after his responsibilities.”

In addition, she tackled the criticism that by adding more tasks, she wasn’t letting her kids be kids. “I enjoy doing the bulk of the chores. My son only offers help when needed and receives allowance as well.”

In order for Lyle to be able to care for himself and perform his “due part” of household duties, Nikkole claimed she is teaching him these skills.

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