'He's mad at being forced to look after his own child': Husband refuses to assist pregnant wife with their toddler, claims he's 'off duty'

As any parent can tell you, parenting is a full-time job. It may not pay the bills, but it sure takes a lot out of you. It doesn't stop when you go to sleep, or when you're watching TV, or even when you're on vacation. You're a parent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don't get to choose whether or not you're 'on duty' if you're a parent, you just always are. And for couples parenting together, it's important that you both understand that. Otherwise, conflicts are bound to arise.

That's what happened in this couple when the husband didn't quite internalize the role of father. So while his wife was sick, tired, and trying to take care of their children, he was off trying to rest. But commenters were quick to swoop in and show them what was what. Read on for the story and see what you think.

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