Dad discourages Mom from taking 2 business trips because he'll have to take care of their 6-month-old baby 3-4 times a night: 'He feels it’s unfair to leave him responsible for overnight care while I’m gone.'

Why can't he take care of his kid for once?

There's no way of knowing how crazy it is to have a baby until you actually have one. Everyone talks about how stressful it is to feed them, hold them constantly, and wake up every 2-3 hours at night to do both. Having the life of a totally helpless person in your hands is stressful enough, but if you're doing it all alone, all day, you can start to get a little batty. It's harder to stay grounded, and in reality, when you barely ever leave your house because you are constantly consumed with the responsibility of changing diapers and soothing tears. The toddler years can be a relief to those parents who aren't necessarily "baby people."

At the same time, it is very stressful to be the sole provider for you, your partner, and your children. Both parents must share in their child's care, but working outside the home for more than half the day can also take a toll. It doesn't matter that you get bathroom breaks and are permitted to have adult conversations at work: the thought of how much your precious little baby relies on you to do this job and bring home the bacon is always on your mind.

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The mom in this story is a caretaker and a breadwinner, but her husband isn't comfortable with being a caretaker when she needs to go out into the world to be the breadwinner.
Am I the bad guy for traveling for work with a 6-month-old at home?

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