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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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[–] Briguy24@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago

I quit my job as IT Manager 18 months ago and have been mainly stay-at-home as a 42 yr old dad. I've been volunteering at their school so much the office offered me a paid spot next year as a substitute / general Kindergarten helper. I'm built like a caveman and get 'Kindergarten Cop' jokes, but enjoy spending time with the Kindergarteners so much. It's incredible to see their progress from no knowing letters to writing sentences by the end of the year.