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Deadline: March 22nd.
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Omooo, today I really understood why people say many marriages are breaking down in the UK.
This couple came into the waiting area with two kids, a toddler and a baby. The mum was carrying the baby, while the dad was busy making phone calls. After almost an hour of waiting, the mum gently asked the dad if he could carry the baby for a minute so she could rest her back. The man ended his call and immediately started throwing words at her, calling her lazy and using other unkind names.
What shocked me the most was how quickly they switched to speaking English, with the woman loudly explaining what caused the argument. I was honestly embarrassed for them, and deeply disappointed in the man. I fear the white people around may sense that explanation as a cry for help.
What exactly is the big deal in carrying your own child? Even if your wife didn’t spell it out that her hands or back were hurting, common sense should tell you that carrying a baby for that long is exhausting. Why turn it into a fight? Why verbally abuse your wife in a public waiting room?
I was there as a patient myself, too weak to say anything. And as expected, none of the white people there intervened, they never do.
I truly hope they sit down and reflect. Whether your wife is tired or not, that child is yours. Parenting is not “helping” your wife; it is your responsibility. Carry your child. Protect your marriage. Use wisdom. Women on maternity leave are not idle.