“It Must Be Mommy’s Day Off”: Man Lies About His Wife Being Dead In Response To Boomer’s Comment

The role of a modern-day father is no longer limited to solely being the breadwinner or disciplinarian of the family. Now he’s a capable caregiver, shows his softer side, can be single or married, be employed or stay at home, and so much more. However, not all are accustomed to this idea, still enforcing the previous stereotype in society. 

Just like this woman, whom the father of the story called “some Boomer.” Every time she would see the dad and son in a grocery store, she would shoot the unfortunate phrase, “Must be mom’s day off!” Getting fed up with the elderly person, the parent clapped back, leaving her speechless. 

Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with licensed clinical professional counselor and marriage and family therapist Krysteena Wilson, who kindly agreed to tell us more about the modern-day father’s role.

Modern-day fathers are getting more and more hands-on with their parenting

Image credits: mstandret / envatoelements (not the actual photo)

However, some traditionalists haven’t yet stomached this, often sharing their unsolicited remarks out loud