I would assume the need for childcare means he has to work. So did he just like…not work? I have a remote job and there is no way I could also spend large amounts of time with my son during the day like this.
Academic here, I can do whatever the hell I want 95% of the time, only problem is that if it doesn't add up to a shitload of work eventually I'll be screwed. But taking a week off without telling anyone is just business as usual.
It says this week, meaning we can assume they are usually able to find a spot other times it is needed. So they would have had to take time off of work to provide care, which is not really sustainable long term, but something parents have to do a lot (e.g. the child is sick and can't attend, they need to stay home and that means a parent is out of work).
I work from home and sometimes my son stays home with me when there is no daycare or school . Just watches tv in the same room as me and we play on my breaks . He would probably do that most days if he had the option. His mom lives 2 hours away so I don't get to see him as often as I want so I play with him as much as I can even when I'm exhausted from working 2 jobs .
Father spends genuine time with their child and the child appreciates it. Fathers response is to think about a large purchase to show they enjoyed it too
I've turned down quite a few weekend jobs and paychecks, honestly I just rather have the time with my kids than have money and no time to spend with them. I figure I would regret it if i got old and spent all my time working for my family, but never watching them grow.
Mans just be raising the challenge rating on being able to keep up with the kid as she rides the 5k
Because let's face it, if that kid becomes a horse girl, that kid ain't gonna have time for anything that doesn't involve the horses unless it's school or eventually work.