Hey Slacker Dad- Parent the Way You Want, Stop Being A Jerk About It
An article in the Guardian defending traditional dads from the peer pressure of “50/50 dads” goes too far in trying to make its case- at one point, insulting involved dads by calling them “Wet Wipes.” Let’s stop with the Daddy Wars, please. The layers of judgment and condescension towards other dads obscures the one decent point in Alex Bilmes’ article. My advice to Alex Bilmes- be whatever type of parent you want to be (short of being abusive or neglectful), let others choos