Core Viewpoint - The establishment of "Mama Posts" is intended to promote flexible employment and alleviate childcare pressures, but it has deviated from its original purpose [2][10]. Group 1: Definition and Purpose - "Mama Posts" are defined as jobs offering flexible working hours and management for women with children under 12, aimed at helping them balance work and childcare [3]. - The need for special support for women of childbearing age arises from the career interruptions they face due to pregnancy and childcare, leading to discrimination in hiring and salary upon re-entering the workforce [4]. Group 2: Current Implementation and Challenges - In Qingdao, over one-third of the first batch of 190 "Mama Posts" were low-skill jobs such as housekeeping and catering, indicating a trend towards low-paying positions [5]. - The flexibility associated with "Mama Posts" often translates to gig work, which compromises labor rights, as seen in cases where part-time workers receive minimal benefits [6]. - Despite the intention to create professional "Mama Posts," many companies prefer to offer low-skill roles to avoid increased hiring costs associated with flexible arrangements [9]. Group 3: Societal Implications - The establishment of "Mama Posts" may inadvertently reinforce gender inequality by signaling that women with children are suited for low-paying, marginal jobs, thus perpetuating the "motherhood penalty" in the workplace [10][11]. - Research indicates that entrenched gender norms and workplace penalties for motherhood could lead to declining birth rates, particularly among educated women [12][14]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - To address workplace inequality and encourage childbearing, it is essential to de-gender childcare responsibilities and implement equitable access to employment rather than relying on "Mama Posts" as a superficial solution [15]. - Effective solutions should include comprehensive childcare systems and policies that promote shared parental responsibilities, such as mandatory paternity leave [16]. - The upgrade of "Mama Posts" to "Family-Friendly Posts" in Shanghai, which opens opportunities to all caregivers, is a positive step, but the ultimate goal should be the elimination of "Mama Posts" altogether [17].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by stay-at-home fathers, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of parenting, and the societal expectations that often lead to feelings of isolation and depression among men who take on this role [2][3][4]. Group 1: Personal Experience of Stay-at-Home Father - The experience of a stay-at-home father, Wang Min, reveals the overwhelming nature of childcare, which led to significant weight loss and emotional distress [2][3][18]. - Wang Min's transition from a middle-management position with a monthly income of 20,000 to a stay-at-home role resulted in a drastic reduction in income and social interactions, contributing to a sense of lost identity [2][5][15]. - The daily responsibilities of childcare, including feeding, changing diapers, and soothing the child, are described as exhausting and unending, leading to feelings of frustration and helplessness [12][13][19]. Group 2: Relationship Strain - The pressures of parenting led to frequent arguments between Wang Min and his wife, ultimately resulting in their decision to divorce [3][18]. - Wang Min felt that his wife did not fully understand the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent, leading to conflicts over household responsibilities and parenting styles [16][18]. - The couple's differing perceptions of parenting responsibilities contributed to a breakdown in communication and emotional support [18][21]. Group 3: Societal Insights - A survey indicated that 46.13% of respondents expressed a willingness to be stay-at-home parents, with 37.76% of men specifically interested in being stay-at-home fathers [3]. - The article highlights a growing trend of men taking on full-time parenting roles, yet they often face similar challenges as women, including feelings of isolation and the burden of childcare responsibilities [3][27]. - Wang Min's experience reflects a broader societal issue where men are often unaware of the complexities of parenting, leading to a significant information gap regarding the realities of childcare [27][28].

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