Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Celebrates Fatherhood And Timeless Values
In a time men are portrayed at best as fools and at worst as oppressors, ‘Onward’ is a breath of fresh air. The story shows the importance of fatherhood and the consequences of its absence.
Inside ‘The Polar Express’ Are Deep Lessons About Fatherhood And Becoming A Man
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we can gain a deeper appreciation of ‘The Polar Express’ by seeing how it celebrates the best of manhood, exploring the role of a father in his boy becoming a man.
Men Don’t Need Tampons. They Need Fathers
It’s got to be hard being a man today. Your entire identity is systematically being scrubbed from existence.
How To Have A Good Talk With Your Husband About Splitting Parenting Chores
Children benefit so much from the inherent differences in how mothers and fathers approach situations. Sitting down and working through how to meet everyone’s needs will help the whole family.
Kanye West’s Concern About Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Look Was Perfectly Fair
Despite Kim Kardashian’s right to do as she pleases, Kanye West has the right to share his perspective on modesty with his wife.
Imperfect ‘Tall Girl’ Has Surprising Message For Young Women On The Importance Of Fathers
The film struggles, but Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’ takes a break from Hollywood’s predictable message to remind young women we need our fathers.
How My Son Got Me Into Gaming
When he was born, I imagined tossing a baseball with my son. Instead, we play Minecraft, and I love it.
‘Cobra Kai’ Reminds Us That Masculinity Is Good, And Boys And Girls Are Different
Although in some respects a continuation of the corny, 1980s nostalgia of ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Cobra Kai’ reminds Americans of cardinal truths about children that we all know deep down.
Michael Brendan Dougherty: Ireland, Conservatism, And The Spirit Of A Nation
Ben Domenech interviews Michael Brendan Dougherty on the Federalist Radio Hour about what it means to find identity in cultural heritage.
How Exploring His Irish Ancestry Taught Michael Dougherty Nationality Matters
Michael Brendan Dougherty’s new memoir, ‘My Father Left Me Ireland: An American Son’s Search for Home,’ is a compelling reflection on fatherhood and finding yourself by reclaiming your national and cultural inheritance.
Why Piers Morgan Is Completely Off-Base To Criticize Daniel Craig For Wearing His Newborn
Piers Morgan accused Craig of being ’emasculated’ because he was photographed carrying his baby girl around New York City. That’s absurd.
The Kanye-Trump Bromance Highlights Our Culture’s Yearning For Fathers
‘The campaign ‘I’m with her’ just didn’t make me feel, as a guy, that didn’t get to see my dad all the time — like a guy that could play catch with his son.’
Fathers Deserve More Than Stuff For Father’s Day. They Deserve Respect
Something is wrong when the obligations of Father’s Day are nothing more than a 30-minute phone call and shipping your dad something Amazon’s website said were ‘Dad’s Favorites.’
72 Years After Japanese Internment Camps, ‘Karate Kid’ Still Teaches The Importance Of Fathers
The heartbeat that drives ‘The Karate Kid’ may be stronger now than it was in 1984. For all its superficial flaws, this film overflows with timeless wisdom for how to raise good men.
Why America Needs More Fathers Like The Clueless Ted Wheeler In ‘Stranger Things’
Ted Wheeler may not look so bad to those whose fathers were abusive or absent (or both). Indeed, despite his flaws, he’s not even close to being the worst father in ‘Stranger Things.’
In HBO’s ‘The Defiant Ones,’ Dre And Jimmy Sell Words That Don’t Match Their Lives
What you don’t get when you’re watching a documentary film like this are two facts: You’re not a genius, and you’re not that lucky.
Rather Than Judging Fathers’ Household Labor, Let’s Appreciate It
As a tribute to Father’s Day, I’d like to describe the household labor of two fathers I’ve known: my own father and my husband, the father of my children.
5 Things My Dad Taught Me That Every Daughter Should Know
For Father’s Day, here’s the best of my dad’s sage wisdom, for all ages and stages of life.