I went through college, law school, passed the CA bar exam, and became an attorney. I married a woman who became a doctor. I’m about as old-fashioned and conservative as they come, but when it came time to start a family, the clear choice was for me to stay home while she went back to work. She made more money and had a more stable job situation. So I raised two kids, and worked from home turning a hobby I enjoyed into a career until it was time to re-enter the workforce. And, yes, I played videogames during this time. I’d love you to tell me to my face that I have no balls.

You yourself said that a man’s job is to do everything humanly possible to take care of his family. JoeTheBeast16 seems to have done what he thinks is best for his family. Nothing in his post suggests that he is a lazy couch potato living off his wife as you seem to have inferred. If his wife isn’t happy with their arrangement, I’m sure she will let him know. That’s not your job.

And to everyone else that has commented with positivity, I truly appreciate the kind words, the support, and the validation- as a man, it is hard sometimes to swallow your pride to do what’s best for your family, and it’s harder still to then post the vulnerability on the internet for the whole world to see, it’s nice to know that there are so many people out there that can appreciate the value of putting your family before your own testosterone driven ego.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for being so kind.

But the long and short of it is, you’re not a “Man” based on your ability to bring in a paycheck. What makes you a “Man” is being able to facilitate any role that your family may need. Even if that means being a stay at home dad while you catch flack from ignorant people, such as yourself. It’s a full time job to take care of the house and RAISE a child/children.

If you have some build in defect, where you were raised to provide an income, and nothing else matters, wake up. There’s more to life than money. If two people have an understanding, who are you to come along and say it’s not right! Reflect on your own advice, “Each person has the right to his opinion.” Let’s let God do the judging, you’re nobody.

What can i say more… there are man with balls.. and those without… if you would have struggled a little you could have found a better job for you and let her be the woman in your family… but.. we can’t be all the same :) You’re still young.. you’ll see more later when you grow up and hit the big walls that the Life is offering…

@PrimeroIncognito i can hear all the time how Gamers are taking care of their kids when playing COD MW3… if you play it, you know what i mean… Gamers playing and small kids crying in the background…

When you have a family, you need to do everything humanly possible to take care of it and out gaming in the last place.. but like i said, he will see that i’m right in a few months or few years as he grow up or when his girlfriend/wife will get tired of this situation…

Each person has the right to his opinion… that’s why there’s a comment area…

Well, you really know it all, don’t you? How can he have time to game ALL DAY if he’s got a little girl to look after? If you’re really a stay-at-home dad like you claim, you would know what it’s like, so I think you’re just blowing smoke.

@Joe:

You handle the trolls very well, sir. Good job.

I don’t really know how you got the impression that all I do is play games, but that’s certainly an interesting take on it. As I stated previously, Mary and I made the decision as a family for me to stay at home when she got a job making more money than I did at my job, so now she works and goes to college, while I take care of our child and the house. I’ve been exploring a few potential home business ideas, but Mary and I don’t want to spread ourselves too thin.
As we do not pay for child care, I have my hands full while Mary is at work, so I rarely get the opportunity to play games or do much else unless Mary is home, or my chores happen to be done when Chloe decides to take a nap (which is Very rare, she’s a rather active little girl).
If you have such a distaste for your own situation there is no need to project that onto me, I expected a few trolls when I found out that I’d won, but honestly, I’m pleasantly surprised by how few and far between you guys really are. :)
Perhaps there is some hope for the people on the internet :P

I’m staying at home too.. but i am a “Work At Home” Dad… having multiple online business in Web Development & Online Marketing… not just playing games all day and sending my wife to work so i can have money to eat and buy more games…

Dude, your wife should leave you immediately just because you are too lazy to go to work and play games in your free time.. not day and night..

No offense, just my thoughts as a Working + Playing Guy… not just Playing 24/7 …