An excerpt from a great post on a really good blog: Being a Father to me is one thing, but being a Dad is another. Dad’s sacrifice, get their hands dirty, and get silly with their kids. Kids need their…
Author: Clayton Craddock
I am a dedicated father to two wonderful children, a consultant for divorcing fathers, a thought provoking blogger, and a social reformer who is intent on seeing positive cultural change for boys, men and fathers in the 21st century. Oh, I also play drums too! Follow me on twitter @claytoncraddock.com www.claytoncraddock.com
Unraveling the Federal/State Child Support Racket
Little by little, the truth behind what they call “child support” is leaking out. It has very little, if anything to do with children or supporting them. It’s all about doing whatever the state can do do get money…
The Male Birth Control Pill
I was researching information about the male birth control pill and ran across this great post. They touch upon several issues. I think more needs to be said about this. What would really happen if there was male birth control…
How We Fail Our Boys
I read “Men On Strike.” It is a well written book that ruffles a lot of feathers. Helen Smith nails many topics that people want to ignore. She puts things out there in the open for people to see. I’m…
Let’s Drink to Phasing Out the First Lady
A great comment from below this article: “So, Michelle Obama is supposed to move back to Illinois – where she is licensed – to practice law while her husband stays in DC? Is she supposed to leave her kids or…
Dads, Daughters and Divorce
Let No Court Put Asunder
.From This American Life. Listen to the audio HERE: Ira Glass Act Three: Let No Court Put Asunder. Now, we have this example of somebody trying to make break-ups less horrible than they are. Barry Berkman used to be like…
Women go for men who look like their dads
The next logical question is: What do the females who have never seen their father look for? Me with my daughter hanging out a few years ago Women prefer men that physically resemble their fathers, a new study suggests. Researchers…
El Paso attorney uses controversial ad to warn men about child support
I have been saying the same thing for years. I’m glad someone like this lawyer made an advertisement like this. We need a more assertive approach to dismantling the nonsense they call “child support.” Child support has very little to…
I Wanna Be Like Mike
Becoming a parent IS the greatest! Canadian singer MICHAEL BUBLE has opened up about life as a first-time father, insisting becoming a parent is the “greatest thing that could ever happen”. The Beautiful Day crooner’s wife, Luisana, gave birth to…
My View of the Common Core Standards
The Common is rotten right to the Core
Why get married at all?
I have just a few questions….why should any man get married? What is in it for men to get married? As soon as those questions are answered, you might find out why the trend in shacking up is happening. There…
The Gender Wage Gap Lie
How many times have you heard that “women are paid 77 cents on the dollar for doing the same work as men”? Barack Obama said it during his last campaign. Women’s groups say it every April 9, which is Equal…
Perspectives
This is a perfect, and funny example of how men and women view the world around us. It’s all about perspective. Enjoy!
The Hookup Culture
The “hookup culture” on college campuses has been discussed a lot in recent years, with a particular focus on female students. Are women being empowered by the ability to pursue casual sex just like men, or exploited by a false…
The Flipside of Feminism
I’m reading this book now. It’s VERY interesting:
The Importance of Dads
Sarah Berry Life & Style reporter-Sydney Morning Herald Sadly, not enough dads realise the impact they have on their daughters’ lives. One study found only 30 per cent of fathers believed that active involvement in their daughter’s life was vital…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
The Casualties Of Lifetime Alimony Payments
Ari Schochet has grown so accustomed to being sent to jail for missing alimony payments that he goes into a routine. Before his family-court hearing, Schochet, 41, sticks on a nicotine patch to cope with jailhouse smoking bans, sends an…
How Many of These Ridiculous “Disorders” Do YOU Suffer From
By Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D. Normal Human Experience Now Masqueraded as “Disorders” Do you have difficulty sleeping after drinking coffee? The problem isn’t a product of your poor judgment in guzzling java immediately before retiring. You are a victim of…
