This Dads Enraging Viral Photo Proves Parenting is Still SO Messed Up

This Dads Enraging Viral Photo Proves Parenting is Still SO Messed Up Donte Palmersmessage went viral when a photo of how he was forced to change his sons diaper made rounds on Instagram. Due to the lack of diaper-changing stations in mens public restrooms, the father of three boys had to change his sons diaper on his lap while he had to wall squat in one of the stalls.This is a serious post, he captioned on Instagram alongside the image. Whats the deal with not having changing tables in mens bathrooms as if we dont existPhoto via InstagramPalmer added that doing this was routine for him and his son.Clearly we do this often because look how comfortable my son is, he wrote. Its routine for him Lets fix this problemHes encouraging others to speak out about sexist facilities using the hashtag fatherslivesmatter and its resonating with other dads whove faced this struggle. Its also resonating with moms who are forced to bear the burden of what should be a shared parenting duty. But the lack of facilities for fathers reinforces stereotypical, sexist gender roles that moms alone should be caring for the kids.The amount of times I have done this with both my boys is ridiculous one father commented. One day I legit had to do it on the floor. (Yuk) My son is 3 and had an accident.A mother wrote This is such a real issue My husband and I talk about this all the time, I mean what gives? So glad you brought some well-deserved attention to it, but hate that youve had to change diapers like this at allPalmer isnt the first dad to go public about his frustration with the lack of diaper-changing stations in mens public restrooms, either. InMay, Chris Mauwent viral when he posted a Facebook status abouthaving to change his daughter on dirtybathroomfloors due to a lack of baby-changing stations in mens rooms.The question is How many viral posts will have to make their rounds before anything actually changes?--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficiona do with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo travel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.