“A number of qualitative studies have documented how mothers and grandmothers serve as gatekeepers for the father’s presence in the child’s life, and how institutional practices create barriers, particularly for young fathers (Allen & Doherty, 1995; Wattenberg, 1993). Many of these fathers relinquish involvement, and many who try to stay involved face strong structural and…
Read moreHow my mother’s fanatical feminist views tore us apart, by the daughter of The Color Purple author – Alice Walker
Alice Walker’s daughter Rebecca speaking her truth…and the truth of so many other women: I know many women are shocked by my views. They expect the daughter of Alice Walker to deliver a very different message. Yes, feminism has undoubtedly given women opportunities. It’s helped open the doors for us at schools, universities and…
Read moreDoes ‘Best Interest’ Standard Violate Fathers’ Rights?
Dads sue New Jersey family court judges, claim ‘best interest of the child’ standard violates rights. Originally posted HERE: http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/dads_sue_new_jersey_family_court_judges_claim_best_interest_of_the_child_st A would-be class action lawsuit filed by six fathers claims New Jersey family court judges are unconstitutionally depriving plaintiffs of child custody by using a “best interest of the child” standard. The amended lawsuit was…
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90% of men around the world say that their caring side is part of their masculinity and strength. Let’s acknowledge the caring side of men and celebrate their #RealStrength as a true sign of masculinity.dove
Read moreThe craving for a baby that drives women to the ultimate deception
Liz Jones makes her most shocking confession yet By Liz Jones for The Mail – Originally posted HERE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2056875/Liz-Jones-baby-craving-drove-steal-husbands-sperm-ultimate-deception.html Anyone who meets me, or reads what I write, would think I don’t like children and never wanted to be a mother. Indeed, for most of my adult life, having a child was the furthest thing from…
Read moreTo Be a Dad #tobeadad #OneBoldChoice
How do you become a good father? Is it something you learn from your parents, or a choice you make on your own? We partnered with director Lauren Greenfield and talked with a cross-section of great dads to find out for ourselves. In this piece we show that while you can’t choose the dad you…
Read more12 years a FATHER
There is nothing more rewarding than being a parent. I love the ups and downs. It’s such an amazing thing to see the development of my children over the years and know that I have had a significant role in their growth. Jan 21st. The day I became a father. Happy Birthday Sahaar!!
Read moreThe Unmentionable “F” (Father) Word
Fatherlessness is a serious issue that must be addressed: An excerpt from this blog post: http://donpesci.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-unmentionable-f-father-word.html?m=1 “Poverty” is the polite word most often used by polite liberals and more earnest progressives to describe the plight of the unmentionable underclass. And no, people who discuss these things are not racist for having so brashly mentioned the…
Read moreThe Father Project
An excerpt from this article: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5398922 Four years ago The Father Project was born and I took to my Facebook page to document my journey. I carried a picture of my father or something to remind me of him each day. I spoke to his friends and siblings intending to understand his world and how…
Read moreWhat ‘New’ Studies Say Is Best For Children Of Fractured Homes
Trading weekends is out. Children need open access to both parents. An excerpt from this article: http://thefederalist.com/2014/10/06/what-new-studies-say-is-best-for-children-of-fractured-homes/ What is the best custody arrangement for children after divorce? Most of us outside of family lawyers and courts don’t think about that question until we are faced with it. And then adults tend to choose administrative stability,…
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