This article is discussing how baby boomer men and women differ in their thoughts on birth control. The men don't really discuss birth control. The women have no problem with it. They both tend to think that contraceptives are a "woman thing". Men of the generations after the baby boomers have become more promiscuous and are more willing to openly discuss birth control and abortions.
It is amazing to me the differences of generations. The older men I know usually won't talk about my pregnancy, other than to ask if I am doing ok. If I go into details, they tend to get uncomfortable. I couldn't imagine living in an era where my husband would want me to keep everything about my birth control and pregnancy to myself. He is so in tune with everything about me, that he gets every symptom I get. It amuses me when he is at work, and gets heartburn about the same exact time that I do. I am glad I live in a generation that I can openly discuss whatever I want with him. Wouldn't change it for anything.
I agree, imagine back in the day when men would drop there wives off at the hospital and wait for a phone call. That is so bizarre to me. I would be ticked off. Progress can definitely be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteMost older generation men dont want anything to do with what they consider "women talk,work,house". I am a father of two and i am glad that i was able to discuss things with their mother during pregnancy. I feel it helped me know what to expect and how things effected her. I think men of the past missed out on alot of great things.
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