Does he mean separated families...or does he actually refer to parents (because it's not always fathers) who simply **** off and don't emotianlly or financially support their children?
You don't need to force yourself to stay in a miserable relationship to be a good parent. Plenty of families separate and both parents give their children the best of what they can. Like my parents did. I always saw both my mum and my dad and they both supported me through struggles and celebrations. My dad was not an absent father even though he didn't live with us.
My son's father on the other hand....he does f-all for his only child. No financial support, emotional support, has nothing to do with decision making no matter how hard I try to involve him, only sees him once every couple of months for a few hours (he lives 5 minutes down the road)
He has made it quite clear that his life comes first.
I don't understand why it's ok to father a child then refuse to take responsibility. They do deserve a little hostility as far as I'm concerned.
Tax breaks for married couples is ridiculous though. Being married isn't what makes a stable family. Being "together" isn't always best for the family unit. Why should some people be penalised because they were unhappy...or because they were "abandonned"? And yes it is unfair on those who cannot marry.
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