We’ve heard of the cock block, right? Well, here’s a new one (I just made it up — maybe): the Dad block.
According to a Wall Street Journal article today, “Helping Moms to Let Dads Be Dads,” research shows how kids benefit from having a positive, involved father, but negative “gatekeeping” by mothers can be an obstacle. Hmm…Must go investigate this.
For another look at modern fatherhood, check out Sharon Jayson’s article in USA Today, “New Daditude”.
Look for more from me on dads at Slate’s The Big Money on Friday! And, of course, ahem, at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday at 2pm, where I’ll be whooping it up with my fellow WomenGirlsLadies.
(Thanks to CCF and to Rebekah at the WMC–always–for the heads ups)
Comments
elizabeth devita-raeburn — June 17, 2009
Hey, talk to Paul, he's done some reporting on this issue for his book. Hope you're well!
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