A MAN has hit back at those who claim he is in a profession men shouldn’t do.
Noah, from the UK, took to social media to reveal his job, and currently, only 2% of the workforce is made up of men.
Noah revealed he does a job most men avoid
Despite that, Noah shared the reasons he continues working in the workforce
Noah revealed that he worked in a nursery, helping to educate and look after kids.
In one clip , Noah revealed one of the comments he is always told when he shares his career.
“Bruh why did you work in childcare, should have been a bricklayer or something,” he wrote.
Despite what others might say, Noah said he would never change his role as he finds it so rewarding.
He added: “Looking after kids on the spectrum, kids that aren’t fully able to do certain things, kids in the care system, kids that are anxious, kids that need extra help.
“So no, I shouldn’t have done bricklaying, if I’m able to help I’ll do whatever I can to help.”
While the job usually doesn’t come with a high salary, Noah said it was beneficial for kids to see men working in the field.
He said there are some parents who don’t want a ‘man looking after their children’ but he shared some insight into why it’s so important.
Noah said many kids from single-parent households don’t have a constant male role model.
“Having men in nurseries gives kids a chance to see men as gentle, caring and nurturing,” he explained.
The young man was proud to be a male role model for younger kids He said this also helps young boys know these qualities are not just for women and helps both boys and girls grow up more open-minded.
Noah also noted research that shows boys develop quicker in communication and physical skills having male staff around.
The clip soon went viral on his TikTok account @ user.n0ah3 with over 210k views and 20k likes.
People were quick to take to the comments supporting Noah’s career path.
One person wrote: “Me personally, I do not care, all I want to know is my child will be safe, protected and loved while not in my care. Why does it matter if you’re a man?”
Another commented: “Men working in childcare is really important. A lot of kids don’t have male role models in their lives, it’s good when they find a connection.”
“I’ve done this for 7 years and never came across a male in the workplace, this makes me so happy, wish you the best journey. The most rewarding but hardest job,” penned a third.
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Meanwhile a fourth said: “As a mum with zero male figures in my kids’ lives. I would be more than happy for this, they need nurturing from a male as well as a female.”
2Couldn’t have cared LESS if there was a male in my sons nursery. I would have loved it. It’s so important for children to see men in caring roles,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Seeing men in childcare makes me glad my son will have a male role model he can look up to! So he knows it is manly to care and be present.”
