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smirkymonkey

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12. Hear, hear!

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Wed Aug 14, 2019, 01:37 AM

Aug 2019

I think men should be able to stay home as well without any stigma. It is important for fathers to bond with their children - just as it is with mothers - I don't think it is any different.

Even thought the child is bound to the mother for biological needs, I think those early months are very important for fathers in bonding with their new babies. This should be mandatory as far as I am concerned.

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A lovely read with pics - Alexis Ohanian Challenges Paternity Leave 'Stigma': 'Men Are Conditioned [View all] malaise Aug 2019 OP

I love this! Thanks, malaise. Nt spooky3 Aug 2019 #1

He and Serena are good role models mcar Aug 2019 #2

Nice. elleng Aug 2019 #3

Clearly malaise Aug 2019 #4

I DID! I was visiting yesterday afternoon, elleng Aug 2019 #5

I have sometimes had to work extra to cover for people staying home with their babies Skittles Aug 2019 #6

I see no stigma in being a care giver as a man. Caliman73 Aug 2019 #7

You're special malaise Aug 2019 #8

I was raised in a family of strong women, and a good father. Caliman73 Aug 2019 #9

Makes all the difference malaise Aug 2019 #10

Just read tonight on FB that Serena is being forced to retire due to back spasms..n/t monmouth4 Aug 2019 #11

Back spasms malaise Aug 2019 #13

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #12