Reinventing Fatherhood Book

Fathers in the 1990s face much higher and more diverse expectations than their forebears, in most cases without the advantages of an adequate role model or useful sources of information. Because family relationships have changed so dramatically in the past generation, most men cannot turn to their own fathers for guidance. Picking up where "Iron John" and "Fire in the Belly" left off, "Reinventing Fatherhood" explores the subject of becoming a parent from an entirely male perspective. Unlike other works on the psychology of pregnancy and parenting, this one shows men how to define and develop their own unique roles as fathers. Combining emphasis from the men's movement - as defined by the likes of Robert Bly and Sam Keen - with the real-world experiences of today's fathers, the authors look at how fatherhood has been transformed in the past 25 years and offer practical advice for men faced with the challenge of creating deeper roles for themselves within the family structure. "Reinventing Fatherhood" is about the philosophy of family, of parenting, and fatherhood. It is a skilfully blended composite of new ideas which challenge the status quo, as well as a book filled with revealing interviews with new fathers. Finally, it is a self-help book that offers practical exercises to help men cultivate more responsive fathering techniques.Read More