Po-tate-o, Po-tat-o

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“Look at that dumb f*ck, Daddy,” said my 3-year-old from his car seat.

My Boy Wants an Earring and I Don’t Want to Say No

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Jay Palter is looking for some earring advice. For his son.

My Son’s Birthday Party: The Force is Strong with This One

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When his young son expresses a desire for Star Wars-themed birthday party after having no previous interest in the films, devoted fan Valentine Brkich is overcome with excitement…for his son, of course.

Closing Time

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David Culley confronts a flood, his father, his past.

This Is Why I Love Being a Dad

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My son’s card for my 48th birthday.

“#5: I want my son to be faithful to his spouse someday.”

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This is a comment by Jason Green on the post “31 Reasons Why Men Don’t Cheat”.

‘A Baby Who Is Manlier Than Me’ Internet famous open heart surgery baby sparks discussion of manhood.

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Baby Joey helps define what it means to be “manly” – in more ways than one!

Kenyan Calls for More Involvement from African Fathers

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Problems of Kenyan fathers reflect the historical perceptions of fatherhood

“I am also a formerly angry (and depressed) son of an angry father.”

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This is a comment by Jonathan and Daan van den Bergh on the post “Angry Like Dad”.

10 Things Dads Love To Do With Their Sons

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Fathers and sons share a special bond. Here a few ways that gets expressed.

Middle-Aged Guy Sports

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Sometimes getting old feels like one long stupid human trick.

“I may not have been the perfect father, but I know that I was and still and am an awesome dad.”

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These are comments by Bek Caruso, Michael Taylor and Von Newman on the post “This is What Real Fatherhood Looks Like”.

When Relief Trumps Grief

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How a father’s sudden death released a son’s true feelings about him, feelings he still struggles to let go of.

Even Cavemen Have Souls

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The way Madison Avenue markets to men, and the way most media depicts men, sells short even the most average and superficially stereotypical among us.

I Hope My Son Is Lucky

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JD Roberto wasn’t a bad kid growing up, just a little wild and very lucky.

“People tend to assume men do not yearn, do not carry that boundless love that is all powerful.”

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This is a comment by jemima101 on the post “A Single Man’s Adoption Story”.