16-Year-Old Boy Says Only “Failed Men” Do Chores, His Divorced Parents React in a Powerful Way

A 34-year-old father turned to Reddit to share a dilemma involving his 16-year-old son’s disrespectful attitude toward household chores. The teenager claimed that doing chores was “women’s work” and ridiculed his father for participating in them. Frustrated by his son’s sexist views, the father decided to teach him a lesson by arranging for him to live with his mother for a few weeks. The goal was to help the boy understand the value of equality and responsibility. While some friends criticized the decision, many Reddit users sided with the father, believing the experience would instill essential life skills and a greater sense of respect.