I like the theme of the commercial, and I realize it is written for an audience in India, not America, but it is still something we all talk about as wives and mothers. We are constantly looking for our husbands to "help" around the house. It would make us so happy, right?
That word is what bugs me. Do I "help" around the house? No, I work, I organize, I decide, I lead, I delegate. (And, yes, I work 30 hours a week besides my responsibilities at home.)
Does a man show up at work to "help out?" I don't think so, he goes to work to take pride in his job, to put his best foot forward, to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Yet, he walks in the door of his own home and retreats to a helper.
I don't want a helper. I want a partner who puts his whole heart and soul into making our home and family a success. He doesn't need to have all the answers (I don't either). He doesn't need to work non-stop (I don't either). He doesn't need to be in charge of everything all the time, but taking some of the responsibility for the kind of home we create would be fantastic.
Don't be a Helper, Be a Partner!
