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TIL that millennial dads are spending 3 times as much times with their kids than their fathers spent with them. Back in 1982, 43% of fathers admitted they'd never changed a diaper. Today, that number (www.mother.ly)

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[-] Musky_melon@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago

Its probably a subconscious thing, but I spend lots of time with my child BECAUSE both my parents didn't spend time with me and I miss what I didn't have. Plus, I just love my child and naturally want to spend time with them.

[-] brianshatchet@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Same. I remember my dad "too busy" to spend time with me. I don't blame him per se. Just trying to do better.

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