Gwangyang City Women's Association Operates 'Latte Appa School'

A Fun Parenting Network for Dads to Promote Gender-Shared Childcare Culture

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Women’s Association of Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 14th that on the 12th, the first class of the ‘Latte Dad School’ was held at the Sarasil Art Village with the participation of about 20 families.

‘Latte Dad School’ refers to the Nordic co-parenting policy, meaning “Dad holding a latte in one hand and a child in the other.”

This project was selected through the Jeollanam-do Gender Equality Fund public contest and will be held every Saturday at 10 a.m. in June and August at the Sarasil Art Village in Gwangyang-eup.

The project aims to solve ‘solo parenting,’ one of the causes of low birth rates among working women, by providing women with a chance to fully rest on Saturdays and offering programs to participate with their children, thereby alleviating the burden of co-parenting on fathers.

The classes include pottery crafts, DIY woodworking workshops, and brunch making.

Eligible participants are fathers with children in grades 1 to 2 of elementary school, and those who wish to participate can register by sending a text message to the Women’s Association of Gwangyang City (☏010-4633-7600).

Kim Ji-yeon, president of the Women’s Association, said, “I feel rewarded that this project contributes to spreading a male parenting culture.”

A resident of Jungma-dong who participated with two sons said, “I’m glad there is a program to do with my children on weekends,” and added, “I hope there will be more cultural experience programs available on weekends.”

Bang Ki-tae, director of the Education and Childcare Center, said, “As awareness of co-parenting between men and women increases, recently, dads in Gwangyang City have become very active in childcare,” and added, “I hope participants make many good memories through this program.”

He continued, “I thank the Women’s Association for bringing this excellent project from Jeollanam-do and providing a valuable experience to the citizens.”

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