Interesting post that hits close to home. My wife had a mental health crisis when our kids were in preschool so there was a period where I was the primary parent. Years have passed, she’s recovered, and we coparent our now teens. I still have a close “motherly” relationship with both that dates back to when they were young. So, while I agree most dads become more involved as their kids get older, I think doing so limits bonding. You can develop a relationship with young children that—quite naturally—is not possible when they become teens and are less vulnerable.
I wish this had been around 32 years ago when I became a father.
This book is long overdue. Excited to read it.
Interesting post that hits close to home. My wife had a mental health crisis when our kids were in preschool so there was a period where I was the primary parent. Years have passed, she’s recovered, and we coparent our now teens. I still have a close “motherly” relationship with both that dates back to when they were young. So, while I agree most dads become more involved as their kids get older, I think doing so limits bonding. You can develop a relationship with young children that—quite naturally—is not possible when they become teens and are less vulnerable.