Open Thread: What Sort of Father Was Your Dad?

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What type of father was your dad? What’s your best memory of him? As a parent, will you learn from his mistakes or try to be just like him?

Osama bin Laden: A Father With Regrets?

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In his will, Osama bin Laden expressed regret about being an absentee father, told his kids not to go into the family business, and said his wives shouldn’t even consider getting remarried after his death.

Ten Ignominious Moments In Dad History

From Michael Jackson to Homer Simpson, we pay homage to dads who leave a little something to be desired.