I can't understand what has created this perception that dads are just disposable entities. A man works hard for his family and children and sometimes is the primary caregiver to his children but upon divorce he is as disposable as a gum wrapper. I remember the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and even though Robin Williams character had his flaws his primary concern was always his children. This situation is fodder for comedy yet no one thinks it is funny when a mother looses her children. Society makes excuses for her and every attempt is made to keep the child with her. Unsubstantiated charges of abuse are common occurrences today as well as excuses that suspend or terminate visitation are also all to common too. Yet don't miss a child support payment or the authorities will be at your door quicker that you can say "but I". If the mother is dating that is fine but if the father begins dating watch and see how quickly the mother begins to take exception to the father exposing his child/children to this person. And somehow this dating decision means the father has questionable judgement and character. Amazing!
Also, what does this teach our daughters? It teaches them that men are here for financial security and when it behoves you it is ok to toss them aside and move to the next man.
I'm not smart enough to know how we change this perception but at some point it needs to change. How do we protect our sons from this treatment? Those who think they are doing a service to the community by punishing the dads should look in their families and if there are boys they should realize they are sealing there fate!
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