11. Why TV Dads Suck & Our Experience

Mike and Aydian unpack modern fatherhood, digging into their own experiences as fathers, the impact of how they were parented by their fathers, and how fatherhood has shifted in America over the last three generations. What impact do media portrayals of fatherhood have on learning to be a father? How do men learn to become fathers?

Top Take-Aways: 
  • How do the different roles men play in society impact each other? 
  • Does the experience of having divorced or non-cohabiting parents shape your perception of fatherhood?
  • How do we hold other men accountable as fathers?
  • What is valuable to you in fatherhood--time, money?
  • How do our perceived cultural link between masculinity and virility impact how we show up as fathers?
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