"Well said, Saucy Jane! Appeals to evolution in an attempt to explain gender differences ignore what's hiding in plain sight: that people have adapted to be individually flexible and adaptable.  We are what we make ourselves and, as…"

"Re: No sympathy for the 3rd excuse, I agree with you, Ruth.  I don't think that this is a good reason for an unequal division of household/childrearing involvement, but I bet in those circumstances its effects exist nonetheless."

"My first reaction: 1) Society may well have shaped men to feel more driven to focus on their careers than women. 2) Society may well have conditioned women to feel guilt if they don't report enjoyment when spending time on parenting duties. 3)…"

"I would say that I identify as being "culturally American", but that this often means there are some Christian components.   My family celebrates Christmas with a tree and stockings and Santa.  We celebrate Easter with an egg…"

"Great story, Drew!   I know what you mean about fearing that the religious child will inadvertently damage your child more than vice versa.  As much as religious fundamentalists like to claim persecution at the hands of a godless, secular…"

"I'll second the idea of seeing a psychiatrist.  Also, play therapy can be really helpful, but, like anyone working with your children, you'll want to vet them some first.  Another thing that might help a little on the fringes is…"

"Hi all!  How nice to find this site and, even better, this group!   For an introduction:  I was a stay at home dad for 5 years before going back to school for a master's in social work.  Now I work with an agency that does…"

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