A Conservative view of “some fathers"

During last week’s Commons debate on the bedroom tax, the Tory MP for Monmouth, David Davies, said it was "absolutely outrageous" that that some fathers "just disappear" after getting a woman pregnant.
"It is utterly shocking and I hope that the ministers will take note of this and get hold of some of these feckless fathers, drag them off, make them work, put them in chains if necessary, make them work and make them pay back society for the cost of bringing up the children they chose to bring into this world," he said.

There’s that wonderful phrase again - feckless fathers.  Whilst there are some young men (does anyone know how many?) who might merit Mr Davies’ spleen, and who help to sell the Daily Mail, it would be more helpful if Mr Davies, Mr Dacre, and those who think like them, would instead reflect on the nature of our society and the influences that impact on sexuality and relationships.   We might then have an adult discussion about the issues involved, and do something positive about them.  I know, wishful thinking, but one can but hope.

“Difficult’ dads matter too

Good to see the above heading in a recent Fatherhood Institute newsletter.  I seem to have come across the phrase before!  If you want to read more about the topic, check out:

http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/2013/helping-a-child-of-violence-with-a-message-from-dad/