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Guys with Kids and the Contempt for Dads

By Stephen Marche – Esquire 9/26/2012

“…There are currently two ways to play up dads in comedies. One is as benevolent idiots. I’ve already written about that. The other, as in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, is as buffoonish Mr. Moms, people who are biologically incapable of taking care of children. I hate this. There are men out there who want to take care of their kids, who are good at it and who make impressive sacrifices to do it. They shouldn’t be mocked as if they’re freakish. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/guys-with-kids-nbc-13098624