Host Michel Martin continues the conversation about why boys fall behind in school. She speaks with a group of parents and experts: author Christina Hoff Sommers, New York University education professor Pedro Noguera, University of Virginia Dean Bob Pianta, and…
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The Flipside Of Domestic Violence
Do we really need the Violence Against Women Act? If so, why not the Violence Against MEN Act? Has anyone really asked that question, or are we too afraid to speak up? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlFAd4YdQks&w=420&h=315] …more than 200 survey-based studies show that domestic violence…
The Evolution of Divorce
by W. Bradford Wilcox – National Affairs In 1969, Governor Ronald Reagan of California made what he later admitted was one of the biggest mistakes of his political life. Seeking to eliminate the strife and deception often associated with the…
Mr. Mom is dead.
From the Wall Street Journal article “At-Home Dads Make Parenting More of a ‘Guy’ Thing” Mr. Mom is dead. At least, the pop-culture image of the inept dad who wouldn’t know a diaper genie from a garbage disposal has begun…
A Feminist Mother’s Perspective On Why Father’s Matter
There is great stuff on the site Good Men Project. I like to hear things from a woman’s perspective. Sometimes it is best for people to hear things from women because they might find it easier to hear. What she…
Children Need To Know The Love Of Both Parents
Marry Him!
[brightcove vid=61579023001&exp3=1054655355001&surl=http://c.brightcove.com/services&pubid=29913724001&pk=AQ~~,AAAABvb_NGE~,DMkZt2E6wO3_sfth6vHgTpNZZSEwcydt&w=300&h=225] Lori Gottlieb explains why women should stop holding out for Mr. Right From The Atlantic: “Ah, this is the dream,” I said, and we nodded in silence for a minute, then burst out laughing. In some ways, I…
Men not marrying? How deep does “the problem” go
From Girl Writes What [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlvMAS_20K4&w=420&h=315] Men used to be able to derive a positive male identity from marriage. That is, through the respected and uniquely male role of husband and father. When that identity is increasingly characterized by…
Manhood & Anger – What Dads Can Teach
In a recent post in Psychology Today , Mark Banschick, M.D wrote a great explanation of the connection between fathers and sons and why fathers are needed. Single parenthood is not easy for fathers or mothers. The notion of choosing single parenthood…
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Why Young Men Are Giving Up On Marriage
Suzanne Venker’s article, “The War on Men,” which appeared on the website of Fox News in late November, has become a lodestone for feminist writers who have attacked her position that the institution of marriage is threatened, not enhanced, by…
Daddy Is Babysitting Tonight
I found a great rebuttal to a post on another site regarding a father being a babysitter. I used to get asked that kind of question while I was with my kids all the time. Daddy day? When is mommy…
Why Men Are the Way They Are – Oprah -1987
I found these videos while doing some research on Dr. Warren Farrell. He was on The Oprah Winfrey show back in 1987. It’s great to look back at Oprah from this time period. She was just getting started and on…
Married Singe Moms?
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Why Does TV Love To Portray Dads As Idiots?
“Originally appeared on Role/Reboot. Republished here with permission,” By Emily Heist Moss What are we telling young boys if the examples of fatherhood they see everyday are parodies of incompetence? Every time I see a promo for the new Scott…
When is a sperm donor a father?
After putting an ad on Craigslit, an agreement was made between Jennifer Schreiner, Angela Bauer and William Marotta. William was to be the sperm donor but to not have any parental rights. The couple chooses to have the child with William.…
Are Feminists and Chivalry Natural Enemies?
Being a heterosexual man in the new millennium can be quite confusing. We understand that most women want ‘equality’, yet at times they want to be treated like a queen. Some say they want equality and don’t need a man…
A representative with testicular fortitude
It is sad that legislators in our country don’t have the BALLS to make a reasoned, rational and logical explanation of modern family law. I heard about this on various sites and though I’d share it with you. What you…
Babie’s Mommas…all of them!
“‘All My Babies’ Mamas’ will be filled with outrageous and authentic over-the-top moments that our young, diverse female audience can tweet and gossip about, ” says Cori Abraham, Senior Vice President of Development at Oxygen Media. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSNaF2r7dis&w=560&h=315] From Forbes Magazine:…
Perfect 10? Never Mind That. Ask Her for Her Credit Score
Jessica LaShawn said she was surprised when a date asked her about her credit score. “It was as if the music stopped,” she said. By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG Published: December 25, 2012 New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/business/even-cupid-wants-to-know-your-credit-score.html?_r=0#comments As she nibbled on strawberry shortcake,…
