Fathering Quote by Lawrence J. Cohen
““My wife was out and I was home alone with Emma when my mother called. She said, "Oh, so you're babysitting?" As politely as I could manage, I answered, "I call it fathering." She realized immediately what she had said and apologized. I realized that when she was a child, and again as a mother of young children, father's active involvement with their infants was so minimal that it could fairly be called baby-sitting.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Parenting Talk, 2015
Fatherhood can be actively involved, challenging traditional gender roles of childcare.
In simple terms: Fathers can be caring parents.
Key Takeaway
Support active father involvement.
Themes
parenting
gender roles
family dynamics
child development
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- new parents
- family counseling
- educational workshops
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies encourage paternal engagement?
- What barriers do fathers face in caregiving?
A Different Perspective
Cultural expectations may resist change.
