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10 Signs that Daddy Can't Slack Off Anymore

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While it is debatable whether truly equal parenting is common or just an impossible dream, there are signs that indicate the era of "Father Knows Best" or even "Mr. Mom" -- Look! That Man is Holding a Vacuum!!" are long gone. And good riddance!

Here are 10 common signs that co-parenting is on the upswing:

1. Diaper changing tables in the men's room - Because even Daddy changes diapers now, even though grandpa likely still won't.

2. Paternity leave - These days fathers are expected to take more than just a week or two off work when baby arrives. When patched onto the end of maternity leave, paternity leave is invaluable to most families.

3. Daddy takes a sick day - Fathers who in previous generations would rely on their wives to take sick days when the kids were ill, now use some of their time to take care of Billy's cold.

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  • Kashif's Avatar
    Posted by Kashif Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:58pm PDT

    no

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  • olympia's Avatar
    Posted by olympia Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:57am PDT

    I have a nine year old that occasionaly wets the bed. I am trying to find out is this a problem. At night we both go to the restroom, only by being awakened. Please give me some sort of advice.

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  • 's Avatar
    Posted by Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:26am PDT

    look at yourself,bwfore someone else does,i see u

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  • m@r!@'s Avatar
    Posted by m@r!@ Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:16pm PDT

    WTF do these comments have to do with the article, numbnutz???

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  • KIKO's Avatar
    Posted by KIKO Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:24pm PDT

    I want to know were these men are because I haven't been with one or see very many around here!

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  • m@r!@'s Avatar
    Posted by m@r!@ Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:48am PDT

    mama121260 - LOL, right on... WHERE DEY AT?!

    obutler2003 - Ask your pediatrician! A child who still bedwets at that age may have a physical disorder or underlying anxiety issue.

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  • Dany's Avatar
    Posted by Dany Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:38pm PDT

    say What?

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  • sandy's Avatar
    Posted by sandy Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:56pm PDT

    yes these men do exist. i have the best one!!

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  • Beth's Avatar
    Posted by Beth Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:07pm PDT

    I just want to say that if a woman has a husband who does not feel he needs to share equally in parenting responsibilities, not only is he an immature a**, but the woman should have had a discussion with him about this long before they decided to have children. The word "co-parenting" shouldn't even exist. Sharing parenting duties goes without saying.

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  • HeatherP's Avatar
    Posted by HeatherP Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:54pm PDT

    My husband is feeding the baby right now as I eat my dinner. He changes more diapers than I do. He gives the baby baths, he feeds him at night, he does his laundry, he changes the baby's clothes. He does everything I do... If he wasn't willing not only would I not have had a child with him, I may not have married him!

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