The New Fatherhood

The New Fatherhood

Bad Dad Blues

How a completely unprepared man managed to wing raising three kids

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Kevin Maguire and Shihab S Joi
May 08, 2024
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For the last few weeks, my inbox has been filled with Tales from The Tunnel: dads relieved to hear that things will be changing soon, some wondering if they’re ready to venture in for the first time, others coming out of the darkness and wondering whether to head back in for a second, third or even fourth time. This week’s essay is from Shihab S Joi, au…

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