Do I have a title to hand down of which I am unaware? Will I be unable to leave my daughters the nonexistant family estate? Are we living on Downton Abbey now?
Raised by Lesbians and I Feel Fine
Ariel Chesler grew up the child of a same-sex relationship. He’s happy, straight, and thinks the idea that it may have done him harm is preposterous.
Daddy Went Hunting: The Division of Labor in Feminist Families
Ariel Chesler’s marriage is based upon full equality, but when it comes to chores, things seem pretty traditional.
How ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ Damages Everyone
Ariel Chesler is a dad of daughters who is sick and tired of how parents of boys feel justified to let their kids destroy things, because of the "boys will be boys" excuse.
Ariel Chesler is a dad of daughters who is sick and tired of how parents of boys feel justified to let their kids destroy things, because “boys will be boys” excuse.
This Is What Happened When We Got Our 5-Year-Old A Twitter Account
One dad wondered what his five year-old would say if he gave her a Twitter account…
100 Words on Love: There You Were
…and there I was.
Show-and-Tell Feminism for Dads of Daughters
Great writers “show, don’t tell.” Ariel Chessler and his wife are following that motto while raising their daughters to recognize the power of women.
To Read, Perchance to Dream: Passing Reading Down from Generation to Generation
Ariel Chesler was so surrounded by books as a child, he thought he lived in a library. Now he’s discovering the joys of reading with his own children.
What is a Man’s Role in the Feminist Movement?
Ariel Chesler, son of a noted second-wave feminist, explores the role male allies should take in the feminist movement.
Think Real Men Don’t Say ‘I Love You’ To Other Men? Kevin Durant Proves You Wrong
A lot of attention has been paid to Kevin Durant’s amazing speech about his mom. But what about all the love he showed the men in his life? Ariel Chesler applauds this year’s MVP.
Maren Sanchez and Rage as the Male Emotion
Ariel Chesler explains that the side-effect of boys not being allowed to show “girile” emotions, is that all they are left with is rage.
The Real Paternity Leave Outrage
Men are speaking up about paternity leave, but for all the protections provided by the Family and Medical Leave Act, it only provides for unpaid leave, which is simply not enough for most families.
It’s Time For Real Dad Fashion (TM)
The Oscars are done, now it’s time to talk about what real-life dads wear. Ariel Chesler breaks down the fundamentals of Real Dad Fashion.
A Love Story About Mommy and Daddy For My Children This Valentine’s Day
An open letter from Ariel Chesler to his daughters, about how he knew their mother was the one for him.
What’s Law Got to Do With It? A Straight Married Guy’s Perspective on Marriage
Ariel Chesler believes that any couple, gay or straight, should have the right to choose to register with the government and thereby be afforded the same legal rights, benefits and protections that he and his wife have.
Let’s Talk About Being a Male Feminist
Ariel Chesler believes that men who recognize and write about their own male gaze and internalized sexism should be applauded and not shamed.