You may be a parent who believes in gentle parenting or someone who follows the FAFO approach, but one thing is certain: parenting has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Today's parents are more informed, more vocal, and more willing to take a stand for their child, whether it's about feeding choices or everything beyond. Fathers, too, have begun to challenge the traditional image of distant, hands-off parenting and are making a conscious effort to be more present.
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And yet, there's a catch. Many men still see their role as one of "helping." They change diapers, take the baby so the mother can rest once in a while, or handle one meal a day. These contributions matter, but in the age of equal parenting, they rarely translate into being the primary caregiver.
In most households, there is still a clear primary and a secondary caregiver, not two equals. While the shift away from the absentee father model is welcome, it's important to recognise that fathers don't need to help with parenting, they need to parent.
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