Do dads need a site of their own?

[FannysGranny]

Hi - I'm doing some research on parent social networks. Babble seems to have more men signed up than, say, Babycenter. And sites like CafeMom are clearly designed for the female persuasion. Do guys want a different kind of place? Are fathers comfortable in this playground, or would they rather just hang out with the guys?

All ears, here - FG

[Jason]

I've found savvydaddy.com to be a great resource for dads. It's the only place I've found where dads actually talk. I think dads defintely need a different place to talk. It's hard to get fathers talking, and the conversation flows more easily in a place where they won't be immediately attacked for admitting mistakes or personal faults. Contrary to popular belief, men are very socially senstive, and at the same time have to be emotionally self-sufficient to be the men that mothers, wives, and children need.

[FannysGranny]

Thanks, Jason. As mother to two men in their mid-twenties (but not yet a grandma) I think I've seen that pressure for emotionally self-sufficiency, and probably even created some.

Fathering is an incredibly important role. What ever you need to stay healthy and balanced, I hope you find it!

[D L]

I'll check out the savvydaddy site mentioned in another post, but I'm happy in a co-ed environment. It always irks me, however, when I see posts (or articles in magazines like PARENTS) which are about general topics, but include such phrases as "you and your husband"... as if it is inconceivable that a man would be reading, enjoying, or learning from the article.