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Wednesday, August 10, 2005
The BBC programme 'Who Rules the Roost?' is looking for working families and single parents to feature in the next series. The programme gives working mothers and fathers the opportunity to take on the role of stay-at-home parent for two weeks. For many working parents the obligations and hectic schedules of demanding careers can leave few opportunities to enjoy parenting. Collecting the children from school, a trip to the park, or an hour spent helping with homework can be a rare treat.
The programme gives working mothers and fathers the opportunity to take on the role of stay-at-home parent for two weeks. For many working parents the obligations and hectic schedules of demanding careers can leave few opportunities to enjoy parenting. Collecting the children from school, a trip to the park, or an hour spent helping with homework can be a rare treat.
Few working parents have the opportunity to test the waters before deciding whether to put their career on hold and focus on full-time parenting. The BBC is giving some parents this potentially life-changing opportunity. Mum and dad will each in turn take two weeks off to experience the realities of stay-at-home parenthood. Will it be a breeze, or will they be desperate to return to work?
Please get in touch if you are interested in taking part or would like more information.
Clare Field, assistant producer, tel: 01273 224 826 or e-mail parents@ ricochet.co.uk
