Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

My son had a headache the other day and the school called me to pick him up. I clearly fill out the form so I am the second contact as my job does not have as much flexibility as my husband’s. The nurse calls me and I say, did you try my husband and she says no. I said have you tried my husband and she seemed surprised. I understand maybe most moms would leave work but I work 45 mins away and would need to get a sub to fill in and put together a quick lesson plan so we’re looking at my son waiting for at least an hour. My husband works 5 mins away from the school and can take work meeting wherever he is.

Why are we still living in the 1950s?

Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

Not sure what happened to my post. Basically I said it is wrong for us moms to be the only ones people rely on.
I would tell the nurse to call him after calling you as he is closer.

Message edited 5/4/2024 8:47:44 PM.

Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

Oh please. I could go on a tirade about this. And not just this, for everything. The feminist movement really did not make a good plan for an equitable division of labor before they went on their bra burning rampage.

Re: Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

All I know is I work and my husband does not so they best call him
We are just out here flouting the gender roles aren't we?

Why are moms the default to call for sick kids?

This is why I put my husbands phone number down as primary.
I also made sure that when the school emailed ONLY me regarding my daughter that they add my husband to ALL correspondence.

I work from home but my child isn't only my responsibility.