I think that President Obama was making a fair appeal when he encouraged dad's to be more involved in the lives of their children, but I agree with you that being a good dad requires more than a couple of hours a week of involvement.
Rearing Celtic fans in LA? You're a brave man.
Congrats on expecting twins! How exciting for you both. I have two daughters that were born eight years apart. I think having twins would be a little scary for me. But at a couple of hours a week, you should still have plenty of time left over for golf. :)
Yes, definitely, the people for whom that message is intended would definitely be making a big difference with just a few hours a week. But NOBODY would ever say "All it takes to be a good mom is a few hours a week." Kind of a double standard there.
Hi Noah,
ReplyDeleteI think that President Obama was making a fair appeal when he encouraged dad's to be more involved in the lives of their children, but I agree with you that being a good dad requires more than a couple of hours a week of involvement.
Rearing Celtic fans in LA? You're a brave man.
Congrats on expecting twins! How exciting for you both. I have two daughters that were born eight years apart. I think having twins would be a little scary for me. But at a couple of hours a week, you should still have plenty of time left over for golf. :)
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Yes, definitely, the people for whom that message is intended would definitely be making a big difference with just a few hours a week. But NOBODY would ever say "All it takes to be a good mom is a few hours a week." Kind of a double standard there.
ReplyDeleteThanks!