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Les choses ont-elles changé en matière de conceptions et de pratiques paternelles ? Telle est la question à l'origine de ce texte. À partir d'une analyse de certaines dimensions du vécu de jeunes pères (moins de 25 ans), qu'elle met en perspective d'après les résultats de recherches effectuées il y a une dizaine d'années, l'auteure y répond par l'affirmative. En ce qui a trait aux représentations de ce qu'est un père ou une mère, la plupart des jeunes pères s'attribuent un rôle à multiples facettes, souvent identique à celui de leur conjointe. Selon les jeunes pères, la paternité est une expérience qui demande à la fois une présence au quotidien et une projection dans l'avenir et qui est faite de moments de tendresse, de soins, d'éducation au sens strict et, surtout, de partage avec la conjointe. De plus, l'implication professionnelle est examinée en regard même de l'implication auprès de l'enfant ; elle est mise en « compétition », pourrait-on dire, avec la présence auprès de l'enfant, ce qui dénote des changements par rapport aux générations précédentes. Enfin, en ce qui concerne le partage des tâches parentales, le modèle qui domine aujourd'hui leurs pratiques est celui de « partenaire parental » et non celui du pourvoyeur et de la ménagère ni même celui du « conjoint aidant ». Have things changed all that much in terms of how fatherhood is conceptualized and exercised in daily life ? That is the question underlying this article. The author compares the findings of a recent analysis on certain aspects of the lived experiences of young fathers (under 25 years of age) with the results of studies undertaken over the past ten years, and replies in the affirmative. First of all, when considering the representations held of fathers or mothers, most of these young fathers believe that their role is a multi-faceted one, and that it is often identical to that of their spouse. According to young fathers, fatherhood is a dual experience that requires them to be present on a daily basis while also casting their eye on the future. This is an experience that is constructed out of affectionate moments, child-care duties, education in the literal sense, and especially out of shared experiences with their spouse. In addition, they question the degree to which involvement in a career should take precedence over involvement in their child's life. In other words, the former "competes" with their ability to be present in their child's daily life, which denotes a change from the attitudes of previous generations. Lastly, in terms of sharing parental duties, the model that governs young fathers' child-care practices nowadays is that of the "parental partner", not that of the provider and homemaker or that of the "helpful spouse".

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Fathers. --- Fatherhood.

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Men who are Senior Citizens can be quite interesting. There are quite a few who are tired and simply want to enjoy a deserved rest by the side of their old wives. There are others who still have much energy and want to remain very active. The worst among these are those who spent their youth deprived of any form of excitement. This could have been either because they lacked the opportunities, or were too shy and withdrawn to look for fun. Now, with the funds available and women at their disposal, they insist on catching up with lost time. Daddy is a hilarious book for old men and women. However, since all the young men and women of today will grow old someday, they should have a go at having an exciting life and prepare themselves to best enjoy the escapades of men who are on the leeward side of life.

Midlife crisis --- Fatherhood

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About one-third of births in the United States occur to unmarried parents. Evidence suggests that children who grow up in families headed by single parents have worse socioeconomic outcomes than those raised by married parents. "Fatherlessness" has become a byword in public debate and policymaking, yet fundamental questions about unmarried parents and their ideas of paternal responsibility remain unanswered.In My Baby's Father, Maureen R. Waller draws on interviews with unmarried parents whose children receive welfare to address several basic, vital questions: How do low-income mothers and fathers define the father's obligation to his children and explain irresponsible behavior among fathers? How do they negotiate private arrangements of paternal acknowledgment and support? And how do these informal practices interact with mandatory welfare and child-support regulations?The majority of research on low-income families focuses on single mothers. Waller's book also gives a voice to the fathers, historically either excluded from academic and policy discussions or simply characterized as "deadbeat dads" with no sense of paternal responsibility. By documenting the experiences of African-American and white parents simultaneously, Waller illustrates the extent to which beliefs and practices are likely to cut across racial lines. She also shifts the focus from teenagers to adults, who constitute the largest group of unmarried parents.My Baby's Father provides honest glimpses into the lives of unmarried parents. In addition, it offers specific recommendations for social policies that are both better suited to unmarried parents' socioeconomic situations and more responsive to the practices of responsible fatherhood in low-income families.

Fatherhood. --- Unmarried fathers --- Bachelors --- Single fathers --- Parenthood

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Covering a wide range of subjects from non-resident fathers to father engagement in child protection, this major contribution to the field offers unique insights into how to research fathers and fatherhood in contemporary society.

Fatherhood. --- Fathers. --- SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family.