I came across an interesting article this morning. In The Daily Beast article, the author explains how, in 2014, the role of 'dad' has exponentially changed in the last few decades. Dads are no longer money-makers and couch-sitters who watch sports while mom does the dishes, makes dinner, and takes care of the kids. Instead, dads are more involved in their kids' lives than ever. In fact, there's been a dearth of dad-focused books, reality TV shows, and blogs lately, everything from DIY dad books to advice manuals for dads. Moreover, there are also a ton of blogs focused on stories of fatherhood and just plain funny dad-centric tales. Finally, as the author points out, dads who contribute their fair share of "household drudgery" are more likely to have daughters who eschew "gender-stereotypic" constraints when expressing their career aspirations. For example, if girls see their dad folding laundry, they're more likely to become CEOs or firefighters. So, since I'm the one who does the laundry in our house (my wife calls me the Laundry Monster), maybe the Bear will grow up to own her own company or be president one day. "Father of the President" has a nice ring to it. Plus, at the very least, I definitely get some Dad of the Year points for folding our family's towels.
As a temporary stay-at-home dad who labels himself 'involved' and 'progressive,' I thought this article was especially poignant. You can check it out here.
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