Last November, Upworthy featured Chloe Sexton, a mother whose TikTok video discussing “daddy privilege” went viral, highlighting how fathers are often praised for basic parenting tasks while mothers face criticism for similar actions. Mary Catherine Starr, a mother from Cape Cod, gained attention on Instagram for her cartoon series illustrating the concept of daddy privilege, showing how society views parenting actions differently based on gender. Starr emphasized that her comics target societal norms rather than fathers themselves. The comics struck a chord with many women who shared similar experiences of unequal treatment.
The comics by Mom eloquently depict the societal double standard in the treatment of mothers and fathers
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