Mothers continue to bear the mental load of parenting, managing tasks and projects even as fathers help more. This disparity is highlighted by comments from fathers who believe that mothers should simply ask for help. Responses from mothers reveal that men often do not recognize the invisible workload that mothers carry daily. They manage numerous responsibilities without needing to be reminded, which contrasts with the expectations placed on mothers to vocalize their needs for help. This dynamic underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing household responsibilities.
"I just had a man comment on one of my videos and he said, 'I don't know why women don't ask for help when they're burnt out from the mental load. It's not that hard. Just ask for help. We're not mind readers. We can't help you unless you ask us for help.'"
"I honestly find it so funny because men say all of this all the time, but I wonder, did they have to ask their wife to make dinner for the kids? Did they have to ask her to fold the laundry and then remind her when she forgot?"
"Did they have to ask her to drop the kids off at school and pick them up and make sure they had lunches and snacks packed? Did they have to ask her to plan the birthday party and make sure the kids had gifts?"
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