Attitudes that drive men out of childcare
Wednesday, June 13, 2001
I was heartened to read in the feature 'Men wanted' (24 May) that the Government hopes to get more young men interested in working in childcare. I wish them luck, because this male childcarer is seriously considering leaving the profession. I feel society as a whole does not understand young men wishing to become childcarers. Ever since at age 16 I decided to become a childcarer I have had my sexuality questioned almost weekly. This has become very wearing. Is this aspect easier for men who join the profession after starting a family?
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