Archive for the "Fatherhood" Category

28.Jun.2010 Call to Action: Let Your Voice Be Heard on the Responsible Fatherhood Programs

These are YOUR tax dollars.  I would have no beef if they helped all noncustodial parents, but the groups that get these funds only help fathers.  I KNOW, I’VE TRIED.  The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing recently, loaded with the father’s rights guys.  We need to get our voice heard too.  The [...]

24.Jun.2010 Why Do Dads Lie on Surveys About Fatherhood?

Hmmmm.  Add family court to that last sentence too. From Slate: Why Do Dads Lie on Surveys About Fatherhood? And Why Their Lying is Socially Significant By Katherine Reynolds Lewis Posted Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 6:44 AM ET Do fathers lie about how much time they spend with their children? A new Boston College [...]

21.Jun.2010 Why Does President Barack Obama Ignore Mothers?

Okay, given he gave a big bash for fathers last year (with the rollout for the Fatherhood Initiative Bill) and nothing for mothers, I was hoping he’d show a little more respect for us this year.  But no.  Another rollout of Father Worship is on it’s way.  Apparently he could have cared less that there [...]

08.Jun.2010 Are Fathers Necessary?

Just published, from The Atlantic.  Make sure to visit their site and leave a comment on this…..thanks! Are Fathers Necessary? A paternal contribution may not be as essential as we think. By Pamela Paul   Image credit: John Ritter Even the most recession-walloped and otherwise diminished man can take pride in his essential role as [...]

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