Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Are divorced fathers mere ATMs?

Dr. Helen Smith, an outstanding advocate for men having equal rights and responsibilities to women, links to a piece written by a divorced mom in Fathers and Families, a Massachusetts publication that has the following vision: 
  • Children are happier and more successful because their loving bonds are protected after parental separation or divorce:

  • Children have a natural right to be nurtured and guided by both parents:

  • Society treats fathers and mothers as equally important to the well-being of their children:

  • Shared parenting after separation or divorce is the norm:

  • The courts arrange finances after separation or divorce so that both mothers and fathers can afford to house and care for their children and themselves: and
  • Our society understands and respects the essential role of fathers.
I really appreciated women who care enough about children to advocate for fathers remaining actively involved in decision-making, nurturing, and parenting children.

1 comment:

Terri Wagner said...

My parents handled that part of their divorce well. They were both engaged and involved monetarily and caring...that said it kinda sucked cuz I couldn't play one off the other.