Have you ever paid attention to how television portrays fatherhood? I have; it's fascinating. Perceptions of the family and the role of father have changed much over the years -- from the fathering of Andy Griffith on The Andy Griffith Show to that of Peter Griffin on Family Guy.
Check out this article that goes through some of the greatest dads on television, coming from various types of lifestyles -- Greatest Television Dads. There were a few dads on there that I grew up admiring - Cliff Huxtable and Danny Tanner, to name a few.
Last fall, a new show hit network television that has been helping Americans take a second look at what it means to be a father in a traditional nuclear family. I present to you...Guys With Kids.
This show talks about three men living in today's societies in three different fathering situations.
We follow Chris, a single father trying to balance work, dating, and raising a son with his ex-wife nearby.
We follow Nick, a father of two who works outside of the home.
We follow Gary, a father of four who is a stay-at-home dad while his wife works outside of the home.
This comedy exposes the highs and lows of fatherhood inside of the family unit and how it works from various angles structurally, culturally, and socially. It has become one of my favorite shows to watch this school year. If you need a laugh or just some reassurance that you're not alone on your parenting journey, I totally recommend this show. because it delivers.
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