THE DYNAMIC CHANGES OF PARENTS’ ROLE IN WORK-FROM-OFFICE MOTHER AND WORK-FROM-HOME FATHER

Currently, a man is more flexible in carrying out his role as a breadwinner either outside the home or from home. This research aims to further understand the factors underlying these changes and their implications for family dynamics, gender roles, and societal norms surrounding decision-making processes in modern families. This research explores the decision-making process in a dynamic family consisting of a mother who works in the office (work-from-office mother) and a father who works at home (work-from-home father). This research uses a phenomenological and qualitative approach to look at the phenomenon of the role of fathers who work at home and mothers who work in the office. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews with eligible couples. This research examines how gender roles influence decision making regarding family economic issues, children's education and family planning. These findings reveal important shifts in decision-making dynamics, with women taking more significant roles in these key areas. In particular, women show higher consideration and involvement in family economic decisions, children's educational choices, and family planning strategies. This shift highlights a shift away from traditional gender norms and underscores the evolving roles and responsibilities within contemporary family units.