Men may feel that they have few models for fathering today. There may be a number of models from the past that can be integrated into different functions of parenting. A coach may have modeled clear communication patterns. A teacher may have modeled teaching skills. Building a new father image involves integrating old and new child rearing behaviors.
Society can support men in their exploration of new skills.
Each family can form its own style. Some families will adopt equal sharing of parenting functions. Others will emerge with complementary patterns based on skills and desires. Accepting diversity of single-father families is also essential for our society. Uncertainty Confusion and uncertainty are inevitable.