A Reddit discussion about misogynistic behavior among older men in Singapore struck a chord with many readers. Hundreds of comments shared similar experiences from home.
The original post described men in their late 60s and early 70s who believed bringing home an income made them more important than their wives. For some of these men, housework was seen as “simple work,” like it somehow does itself. Meanwhile, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and managing a home can take up an entire day.
The post also called out men who expected their wives to handle everything, from cutting fruit to managing paperwork, while refusing to learn basic things themselves. On top of that, many users pointed to sexist jokes, constant criticism, and the classic “respect me because I’m older” attitude.
Personal stories echoed the same pattern
Many commenters said the examples sounded exactly like life at home.
One user shared that a father continued expecting to be served even after retirement. A mother became the family’s main breadwinner but still had to order and carry food, manage household tasks, and answer calls about minor problems during work hours.
Several comments said growing up around those relationships created an unhealthy picture of marriage. Better examples from other families later showed that a different kind of relationship was possible.
Some users believed those attitudes came from a generation where traditional gender roles were rarely questioned. That background helped explain the behavior but did not excuse it.
Some families saw small changes
Not every story ended the same way.
One commenter said disappointment worked better than arguments. Calm reactions slowly encouraged a father to make an effort, even if old beliefs never completely disappeared.
Others said every attempt to challenge those views turned into arguments. Common responses included demands for respect or telling children to move out.
A few commenters also shared different experiences. One user said an almost 80-year-old father worked long hours, paid for a part-time cleaner, and treated a wife with care and respect.
Some readers added that misogynistic attitudes are not limited to older generations. Anonymous spaces on the internet still give those views plenty of room today.
See the post here:
Are there many misogynistic man-children among the older generation of men in Singapore?
byu/Delicious-Jaguar-266 inaskSingapore
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