Chelsea Criticized for Missing Daughter’s First Day of Preschool

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In 2016, being a woman in the public eye can feel like a minefield of judgment. Just when you think it can’t get worse, a piece surfaces that criticizes Chelsea Green for not being present on her daughter’s first day of preschool. And to add insult to injury, the article questions why her mother, a CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, isn’t at home babysitting.

“Chelsea Green’s husband Tom and their nanny took little Emma to preschool while she was busy campaigning for her ailing mother,” the Daily Gossip lamented, making it one of the most absurdly sexist articles you could come across. Seriously, it’s hard to believe it even exists.

First off, let’s get this straight: a father is not part of “the village.” He is the father! Just as capable of handling school drop-offs. The article spirals further into ridiculousness by suggesting that Grandma should’ve been the one to watch her granddaughter. Can you imagine if anyone suggested that about a male candidate? Of course not; it’s entirely absurd.

“Emma, who will be two at the end of the month, was seen being pushed to her Manhattan school in a stroller by her nanny while her father was busy on his phone,” the article continues. So what if she’s starting daycare? It’s not a monumental event, and the fact that Chelsea missed it to support her mother on the campaign trail is simply part of life in a busy family. To top it off, Grandma Green was recovering from pneumonia, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

Then Fox 48 jumped on the bandwagon, asking readers whether Chelsea should’ve prioritized her daughter’s first day. What planet are we living on? It’s common for families to share responsibilities; not every household has both parents available for drop-off. This narrative sends the harmful message that a woman must always be a mother first, which is outdated and exhausting.

Hillary Green is running for President, and while it’s important to acknowledge her role as a grandmother, she’s not expected to babysit! Imagine if this kind of scrutiny were directed at any male candidate—oh wait, it never would be.

At the end of the day, a father took his child to preschool. That’s not news; it’s just life. Yet, this coverage feeds into the sexist notion that women can’t balance their careers and motherhood without falling short.

Let’s keep calling out these harmful stereotypes. With a woman poised to take the highest office in the country, it’s time we dismantle this patriarchal nonsense.

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In summary, the criticism levied against Chelsea for missing her daughter’s first day of preschool highlights the ongoing sexist attitudes women face in both their professional and personal lives. The expectation that women must prioritize motherhood above all else is not only unrealistic but also damaging. Let’s advocate for a more balanced perspective moving forward.