From the rise of “latte papas” – dads who juggle coffee and infants – to stay-at-home dad groups, the number of fathers who choose to be the primary caregiver for their kids has quadrupled since 1989, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
The proportion of men who want an active parenting role is also increasing: the 2017 Modern Families Index found that nearly half of working fathers want to downshift to a less stressful job to help with childcare, and just over a third would be willing to take a pay cut to achieve a better work-life balance. Those figures were higher for younger fathers – indicating a shift in mentality.
Sarah Jackson, chief executive of Working Families, has also warned that as more fathers take on a child-rearing role, a “fatherhood penalty” is emerging in the workplace.
So if you’re a stay-at-home dad, we want to hear about your experiences. What made you decide to become the main carer for your children? What was the reaction from family, friends and co-workers? And how has the decision affected your career?
You can submit your contributions anonymously using the online form below, from Wednesday 18 January until midnight on Wednesday 1 February. We will publish an edited selection on the Guardian Careers site, and contributions may also be shared across our social media channels.
