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I agree with one commenter how our fathers are getting raked over by the old judicial system of the dead beat dad. I hate that language and it's time for someone to stick up for the dads. They (dads) themselves can't do it or are afraid to because they've been taken to the cleaners by their ex's. I feel for them, after divorce, they have to be really conscientious about what's ging on behind the scenes from the other ex-spouse.

I'm uncomfortable with the guests' comments implying more of a bond with mothers. My sister and I have always had a very strong bond with our dad (just as much as our mom). After my parents divorced, we were able to get reacquainted with them as people as opposed to just authority figures. I think a lot of kids miss out on this side of their parents.

I;ve been a single father for ten years. I am quite young (early 30's) and ave lived in nyc most of this time. You talk about getting strange looks etc. I never have noticed this. I have noticed however how complementary people are at my situation. They tend to treat me as a sort of hero. This is nice, given all the other challenges but it makes me wonder how again in this case a man who takes full resposibiliy is regarded as remarkable while a single mother is seen as ordinary ad maybe even looked down upon. Being a single parent can be incredibly difficult.

Any Latino, Black or Asian dads included?

As a DAD I was often asked, on weekday trips to the park, if I was BABYSITTING. I found that quite frustrating.

Anyone out there all of sudden?? The lack of commments on this subject is mind boggling and emblematic of the how little our society values fathers and fatherhood. (On the other hand, there are all too few discusions of the subject in the media -- so not unexpected.)

My husband's father passed when he was in his teens. We've been married about a year and it makes me so happy to see dad and husband have a great bond. I think my dad is just what my husband has needed for many years - dad is an open, funny guy who knows about cars, cigars and how to keep mom happy (cook her dinner :)

Go dad!

Remember Tim Russert's efforts in this realm!

What about the pathological state of divorce and lack of shared parenting justice in our society? Father's Day is coming up, and I don't know if I will get to see my sons, due to the hostility of my ex-wife, who uses our children as tools of emotional blackmail. The boys live with her, and my ex has abused her position and power as the custodial (residential) parent for years.

There are thousands and thousands of parents like me - overwhelmingly dads - who are frustrated beyond measure in our desire and attempts to be involved in our children's lives.

Do your guests have any comments on the shocking numbers of single parent (female headed) households? Further, any thoughts on men who have too many children with too many women? Any insight into the mind of someone who would sabotage all of his paternal relationships in this way?