Goodbye, Old Rules: The 10 Masculine Beliefs That No Longer Define Today's Men

6. "Fathers Are Just 'Helpers' in Child-Rearing." For decades, men were relegated to the role of distant disciplinarian or the "fun weekend parent," with the primary emotional and logistical burden of childcare falling on mothers. Modern men are rejecting this marginalization, demanding and actively participating in equal partnership in parenting. They want to be deeply involved in the daily routines, emotional development, and caregiving for their children, recognizing that this profound connection is vital for both the child and their own sense of identity.