Research found some fathers reported taking on more domestic labour during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when many spent more time at home, and many said they became more involved in their children's lives. But as once-shuttered workplaces call employees back, many dads are asking a question previously posed mostly by working moms: How can I do it all?
Casey Scheibling, a post-doctoral fellow with the University of Toronto's sociology department, was involved in that research, which surveyed 1,250 mothers and fathers in heterosexual relationships just over a month after the pandemic began.
“And in terms of housework, things like after-meal clean up, shopping, laundry, and preparing meals.” Scheibling hoped that dads who were home more during the pandemic learned how much work it takes to maintain a household and care for a family. Soleyn, who is a father of three kids under the age of 10, suggested it's early days and people are still figuring it out, but said clarifying priorities on both personal and professional fronts will be crucial in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
“I think you'll see a lot of interesting things, a lot of good things, but I think it can also create a lot of challenges depending on employer stances, as well as dads' approach to navigating the pressures they feel being pulled in multiple directions again,” Soleyn said.
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