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My son is disabled and lives at our home with his fiance and three year old son. Although his personal health is a concern to all of us, he and his little son couldn't be closer. I believe that both parents are important to a child, and they are a brilliant example of the effect positive involvement of both parents can have on a little one. As my grandson says about his dad: "My Jason, my daddy, my best friend." My son really works hard at it despite his diabilities. Jason, you an inspriation to all fathers out there!

OneSlyCrook Oct. 6, 2010

Personally, if the man likes to keep house, cook, and take care of the children I have no problem with him being a stay at home father. Plus it may be good for the children to bond more with their Dad. After all, everything depends on the personal relationship of the individuals so if it works for them more power to them.

MaryCarter Oct. 6, 2010

Stay at home fathers, have the advantage, of carrying on their business work from home, and not worry about the house, while working in an office, which is usually very far off. Now all the cooking will have double support for the children, both parents will be involved in cooking. Elderly parents, can be taken care off, easily, and one can avoid the dependence on paid servants, for doing this job. The wife is happy, as the husband is available, whenever she wants him. Plenty of things, which, many couples, miss, doing it together, can be done, now, on a regular basis, and inter personal communications, will improve. Plenty of good to follow.

lingalavenkata Oct. 6, 2010

There is nothing wrong with men staying home and the women working. What works for the family works for the family. What I think is that our society needs to evolve in such a way that these are not discussion questions because there is no stigma to staying home or working, no matter what the gender.

unarmbears Oct. 6, 2010

Well, their are my child and I will treat them as a father. A father has to take the responsibility. BE A HAPPY FATHER AND STAY WITH YOUR CHILDREN!

taxenf Oct. 6, 2010

There is nothing wrong with a stay at home father or vice versa, I think all that matters is the child\children having a stable and safe home filled with love and commend fathers who take care of the children @home as well as the mothers because being a parent is hard work but a wonderful job.

ChristinMWest Oct. 6, 2010

There is nothing wrong with a stay at home father or vice versa, I think all that matters is the child\children having a stable and safe home filled with love and commend fathers who take care of the children @home as well as the mothers because being a parent is hard work but a wonderful job.

ChristinMWest Oct. 6, 2010

I have no problem with a stay at home father. In this day and age if the Mom can earn a living and take care of the family while the Dad takes care of the children and home, all I have to say is "Right On".

lauratalkingtonbrady Oct. 7, 2010

I think it's good to be a stay-at-home dad so they can bond with their kids.

kkjefferson Oct. 7, 2010

I think it is important for both parents and kids that both Dad and Mom stays home with the kids. It is important for many different reasons. The children have two parents, not just one who takes care of them and is at home in most cases it is usually the mother but also the father whos involved in their children's lives. There is a larger perspective that makes it important to have two active parents throughout their lives. So that parents share parental leave and at home it allows both boys and girls learn positive equality. It makes the family a lot happier and more positive in many ways.

BrittWolf Oct. 9, 2010

As with all things, I believe decisions should be based on necessity, proclivity and affinity - not gender.

catsmiles Oct. 9, 2010

My son-in-law is a stay at home dad. He worked for 10 yrs at a steel warehouse while my daughter went to school and then nursing school. As soon as she could get their benefits she asked him if he wanted to quit. He's been home since and is doing well. Plans for the future include him going to college as well, but for now he stays with my two granddaughters.

JoleenMinarik Jan. 15, 2011

Dont forget parenting is a job while home or at work ,could turn into a real culture mind blocker if you let it.Take every day in thanks.Life get's alittle bumpy sometimes.

Joedan May 28, 2011

I believe that raising a child requires the input and care of many people (not just mom and dad, mom and mom, mom and grandma, etc.), but in many situations, it is refreshing, relieving, and awesome that there are men out there that can full-heartedly say, "I love being a dad, and in order to do all that I want to do as a father, I want to be a stay-at-home dad," just as many women out there feel the same about being a stay-at-home mom.

MishaOwnbey Oct. 24, 2011