'Caring for a child isn't only for women, it is every parent's duty'

Protais Nijimbere and his son

Protais Nijimbere and his son Source: MK

Protais Nijimbere is a Burundian father of 4 who lives in Melbourne was seen at a park feeding his son. Although it is unusual to see a father feeding or caring for a young child in Burundi, he enjoys doing it for his young children in public. He reflects on why it is important for fathers to help in caring for children in Australia where accessing a nanny can be expensive.



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