Chris says:
For those of ya’ll that missed it yesterday, our very own Charles Hammond was featured in his local newspaper, the Sacramento Bee. The article focused on Chucks’s choice to be a stay-at-home Daddy. Check out the article here.
Chuck Hammond watches over Reagan. For every stay-at-home dad there are about 30 stay-at-home moms, say census numbers
Thanks to all for the comments, especially the ones on the SacBee page itself. 95% of you think that stay-at-home Dads do great things; but here’s some of our *other* favorites:
- “what a bunch of losers”
- “BE A MAN AND GET A JOB!!! Take care of your family!”
And, bringing in the Darwin award is FrederickBaroh with his analysis; which is, of course, totally accurate…
- “Gee, we are looking at the ultimate slacker lifestyle. Chuck and Chris, probably bummed around midtown during much of the 90′s, they found them some mule wives, popped out some rugrats, and Wow, our hightech BS jobs magically evaporated! Now, it’s doobies and porn for the next 18 years. And if they ever divorce (about an 80% likelihood), they can sue for custody AND alimony, then Go find another younger workaholic chick and repeat the cycle.”
Right on Freddo! Now, where’s that god-damn mule woman with my f*ckin’ check?! 
Hi Chuck – I’m an “at-home dad” as well with triplet four-year olds and a 10-year old. Fortunately, I’m able to put my triplets in preschool so I have an opportunity to accomplish everything else domestic + spend more time with my 10-year old (girl) who needs help with homework, etc.
I enjoyed the article and totally agree that you have to do right for your immediate family. Circumstances may change later (e.g. – you go back to work)…so celebrate the time you have with Reagan in her early years and don’t listen to all the narrow-minded naysayers.
Damon
Roseville
Hi Damon,
Wow man! Triplets plus a 10 yr. old! How did you manage to survive with your sanity. Amazing. We (both Chris and I) have our hats off to ya!
Personally, my wife and I are thinking about one more kid. I wouldn’t mind 2 more, but my wife said not only no, but “hell no!” So, two it will be. And, as you point out, I look forward to doing this gig as long as circumstances allow. But, seriously, congratulations on raising four kids. That’s an achievement and now being a farther of one, I can begin to appreciate what your life must be like. And, thanks for checking us out. Drop in again and don’t hesitate to give us feedback. Thanks dude! ~ Chuck
Chris says: I agree. Damon, you da man! There’s no way in hell we could handle more than 2 kids. I have close friends who just had their third (all girls) and I am in awe that they could even consider it. Trust me, I’d like to bring as many “me’s” as possible into the world (it needs more me’s) but…..
GREAT site!
…just wondering…
“Do women (generally) raise kids better than men?”
If men are ‘the best cooks’ in the world doesn’t it follow that ‘they’ can also raise a child better?
THX in advance for all responses!
God Bless all!
Hey Marc! Thanks for stepping into our world! Good question, “Do Women (generally) raise kids better than men.” Honestly, I think they DO, only because it’s more common that women are the main parent at home. So, in that case, the statement is true. Now, if you ask “CAN women raise kids better than men?” that’s different. There’s obviously some subjectivity involved here. For the objective aspects, I suppose one could argue things like…. women are more emotional and may handle certain things better, but then, their emotions could get in the way more too!. Wow, this really is a good question. In the end, I really don’t see any feature of the human nature that you could qualify women as being better parents, overall, other than the fact that they can breastfeed, so they can provide food, a man can’t do that. OK, this is getting weird…
No reason a man can’t step up and be just as good, or better, than a woman, unless that man is a wuss!! Step up men!
…..so now that you’re ‘self-employed’ (stay-at-home dad) do you/are you open to ‘project-management’ side jobs?
I am commited to founding ‘a billion dollar’ company and could use ‘a project manager.’
I can ‘see you’ making ‘thrice’ your wife’s income within 5 years, -THEN you’ll be living ‘the life of Riley.’
Your being handed a pink slip is ONE of the best things that has happend to you! TRUST ME!
God Bless all arse (tiny) cleaners!