“I teach my son to cook. I teach him to do laundry. I teach him to help around the house.
Why? Because chores aren’t “women’s work.” They’re life skills.
One day he might live alone and need to feed himself something healthier than takeout. One day he might want to impress someone with a meal made by his own hands. One day he might have a family — and they’ll need a partner who shares the load, not one who waits to be served.
Too often we say, “school should’ve taught us this.” But it starts at home. It starts with me.
I want my son to know that being a man isn’t about avoiding chores. It’s about being responsible, respectful, and capable — inside and outside the home.
He’ll be the man who can change a tire and check on the roast in the oven. Who can mow the lawn and fold his laundry right after.
Because a man who believes chores aren’t his job… was once a boy who was never taught any better.
Let’s raise boys who grow into men that lead with respect, kindness, and partnership.”
[Nikkole Paulun]