tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post115067545623269045..comments2023-09-15T23:14:27.387+08:00Comments on .PARALLEL UNIVERSES.: Post-Father's Day ThoughtsDr. Emerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02407128557937763280noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397704.post-1150683595163891312006-06-19T10:19:00.000+08:002006-06-19T10:19:00.000+08:00Very interesting. With the advent of global migra...Very interesting. With the advent of global migration, it is normal, in our local setting to find the husband at home. Yes, a reversal of opportunities and of fortune. Long before Europe became a hotbed for OFWs, Filipino men thrived in the Middle East, so wives have to stay and mind the children, herself juggling to strike balance between career and a dual-role in a family. Those were the Saudi days, there are still a vast majority going to that part of the globe, but it has since expanded to other continents such as Europe having opened its doors, though cautiously. There are still restrictions on foreign migrant workers outside of the EU. A few days ago, France passed their immigration bill scrapping citizenship after 10 yrs residency, no more benefits – yes, one’s business is just to work there, and for us contemplating to go there, you have to learn French.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Some professionals like nurses, teachers, care givers, au pairs are in demand, so it’s natural that women get the jobs. It’s not surprising to find husbands minding the home. Though some countries allow family migration, others couldn’t make it as children are in the middle of their schooling. Once frowned upon, it’s a common set-up nowadays. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Economic reasons brought us this change in a typical Filipino family. The new face of a Filipino Dad, what’s wrong? Nothing. I love to see men do the cooking, fetching children and doing the groceries. Belated Happy Father’s Day!ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.com