Despite all the jokes and the jibes, all men know that being a stay-at-home mum is really hard work. In reality, most guys can’t wait to get out of the door to go to work, because they know staying at home to raise the kids is way harder than their actual jobs.One man who personifies this way of thinking is Tony Emms, from Cresswell, Northumberland. Tony came home one night from work to find his fiancée and young child asleep on the bed. In a moment of startling realisation, he explained in a touching Facebook post how he hadn’t given his partner Charlotte Sperry enough credit for looking after their young son.

Immediately resonating with people, the post that has been liked 28,000 times. In it Tony admits that he used think child-rearing was easy, but now sees that Charlotte’s job is immeasurably challenging. Give it a read for yourself and tell me that Tony isn’t an absolute diamond.

What an amazing sentiment; it’s great to see a dad giving his partner the respect she deserves for nurturing their child. Tony posted the picture last Wednesday, and since then it’s been shared 12,500 times, attracting plenty of attention from people who were people quick to praise Tony for his new outlook on stay-at-home parents.

I’m inclined to agree with Victoria Biggins, who commented on the post, Tony’s words have made me feel a little emotional. We’ve all got mothers who gave up a lot to raise us, and it’s important these stay-at-home mums get the credit and praise they absolutely deserve.