Ignoring the abuse of fathers
Giving birth is painful. But does it give women a right to be abusive to others? Clint Carpentier muses on the question.
Fathers
Brantford Lawyer accused of second scandal
Dan Perrins recently sounded a warning on the pages of AVfM that if lawyers, social workers, vindictive exes, or any other people lie about men in court, he would expose their lies. Which brings him to the behaviour of Brantford lawyer David Maltby.
The 53rd Hour…
For single dads receiving visits from their kids on limited occasions only, the leftover evidence from the visit becomes a special reminder – the unfinished drink on the table, the toy they were playing with in the garden, a dirty handprint on the wall, the indents in their pillows…. these are sacred keepsakes to be cherished until the next visit.
A weird spectacle: destroying children “for their own good”
The United States government assures us that Department of Education Organization Act October 17, 1979 was a wonderful thing. Just look cat the fabulous thing it has accomplished, especially on behalf of boys. Here is a look at how federal bureaucracy and its experts did before 1979 with their federal top-down centralized education scheme designed to “help” American Indian children.
Contribution and kids
Some men walk through life resigned to what society and the womenfolk expect of them, while thinking little about the meaning of their own life. Clint Carpentier pauses to reflect on his and other men’s often-unrecognized contributions to the world
12 reasons for DNA paternity testing
Agreeing that you are the father of a child without legal DNA proof can be a risky situation. Carnell Smith provides 12 good reasons why men should confirm paternity at birth, or before the child’s second birthday. Smith will be among the keynote speakers at the International Conference on Men’s Issues in June of 2014.
Art imitating life…and afterlife
With the recent publication of my novel, Oh Hell, inspired by the suicide of Thomas Ball in June 2011, it seemed right to update an article that appeared here just over one year ago, entitled, Only one thing left…. (Oh Hell spoiler alert.) Shortly after Thomas James Ball’s death on June 15th, 2011, I read …
Love in Chains – 1952
Philip Chain is the earliest known example of a father who used picketing to attract attention to his plight as a parent who had been denied access to his child by a malicious mother.
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is arguably one of the greatest TV shows ever made. The scene where a father kidnaps his own child was one detail many followers might have overlooked, especially since its the exact opposite that occurs every single day.
Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah, & daddyless daughter reality
Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah Winfrey need to discuss the reality behind daddyless daughters. Michael Sharron issues a call to action.
