A friend sent me this article today and I thought it was very interesting and might garner interesting debate here...as a break from Obama and Congress.
The basic premise:
Make fatherhood a man’s choice! - Salon.com
The basic premise:
Despite all of this and in complete keeping with my deep-seated feminism, I believe that making fatherhood optional—as motherhood is—and revamping the child support system to stop requiring financial support from noncustodial parents (usually men) who want to opt out early is good for women, men, and the kids in question. In addition, we should further our support of women who choose to opt out of motherhood via abortion or adoption as well. It’s time to make parenthood a true choice, on every level.
Make fatherhood a man’s choice! - Salon.com