In a recent TikTok video that struck a chord with many, bakery owner Lisa Hartley candidly discussed the concept of “daddy privilege” after her husband, Jake, received an overwhelming amount of praise for doing something she does weekly without any recognition. While juggling her own business, Lisa often heads to Restaurant Depot to stock up on ingredients, a task she’s been doing while carrying her little one or while pregnant. However, when Jake took it upon himself to do the same errand one day while also carrying their baby, he was treated like a parenting superhero.
Lisa shared, “I’ve been going to Restaurant Depot every week, sometimes with my baby strapped to me or while pregnant and no one bats an eye. But my husband shows up, and suddenly it’s like he’s won a medal!” She pointed out how the same people who see her every week treated Jake like a rock star just for stepping in as a dad. It’s a classic case of daddy privilege, and her take on it went viral for good reason.
After Jake returned home, he expressed to Lisa how he felt embarrassed by the attention. “Honestly, it was a little bit embarrassing. Someone even said, ‘Oh my god, that’s a whole-ass baby!’ like it was a miracle he was caring for his own child,” he told her. Lisa, who has amassed a huge following for her relatable content and humor about parenting, noted that it was refreshing to have a partner who recognizes the disparity in how fathers and mothers are perceived in parenting roles.
She elaborated, “Daddy privilege is that little edge that dads seem to get for just being involved. You change a diaper? Great dad! You hold the baby? So thoughtful! Meanwhile, moms are expected to do it all without any recognition.”
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In summary, Lisa’s viral TikTok highlights the amusing yet frustrating reality of “daddy privilege” that many moms experience. Her candidness not only sparks conversation but also encourages a greater awareness of the discrepancies in parenting roles.
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