Why did someone send me this and claim it was proof women’s rights were under attack?
Yeah women aren’t the only caregiver and often due to socialization they push males out of parenting roles and often undermine males in these situations.
It’s actually part of the whole “women have historically been the child raisers” narrative. As a society women see themselves as the only ones who know how to raise kids and we even specifically use women as symbols of good parents despite men being statistically just as good at parenting.
You aren’t being attacked by this and if you see this as an attack you are a brainwashed idiot who thinks women’s only role is a walking womb who is meant to push out spawn and then raise them while the rock person you are married too go and dies in a war or something.
The Crucial Role of Fathers in Child Development and Overcoming Maternal Gatekeeping
As a psychotherapist, I've observed firsthand how deeply impactful a father's role is in a child's emotional, psychological, and behavioral development. Current research underscores the importance of paternal involvement, highlighting the structured, authoritative approach fathers commonly adopt, characterized by clear expectations, discipline, and consistent guidance. These aspects of fatherhood foster independence, emotional resilience, and social competence in children (Frontiers in Psychology, 2022).
Why Fathers are Essential
Fathers uniquely contribute to children's growth through structured play and consistent discipline, significantly influencing children's emotional regulation, academic performance, and social interactions. Research shows that children with engaged fathers exhibit improved cognitive development, better behavioral outcomes, and enhanced emotional stability. Conversely, the absence of a father correlates strongly with increased risks for mood disorders, behavioral problems, and difficulties with emotional regulation (PMC, 2023).
Understanding Toxic Maternal Gatekeeping
While mothers often excel at nurturing, some behaviors, especially maternal gatekeeping, can inadvertently hinder a father's involvement. Maternal gatekeeping refers to behaviors where a mother may limit or restrict the father's access to the child, often through criticism, control, or undermining his parenting efforts. This behavior frequently stems from unresolved attachment issues, emotional insecurity, or distrust, particularly among mothers who themselves lacked a father figure in their upbringing (PMC, 2016).
Maternal gatekeeping not only undermines paternal engagement but can perpetuate generational cycles of absenteeism. Women raised without fathers are more likely to experience similar patterns in their own families, leading to ongoing familial dysfunction and emotional instability (Fatherhood.org, 2023).
Economic and Emotional Challenges in Father-Absent Households
Families without an actively involved father, particularly single-mother households, commonly experience economic hardships, increased stress, and limited social support. These stressors can negatively impact children's psychological and emotional well-being, highlighting the need for paternal presence to provide stability and structure. In contrast, single-father households typically report higher incomes and better resource accessibility, underscoring the socio-economic advantages of paternal involvement (Pew Research Center, 2013).
Strategies for Overcoming Maternal Gatekeeping
Fathers facing toxic maternal gatekeeping can employ several effective strategies:
Open Communication: Initiate respectful, non-confrontational discussions focused on the child's best interests.
Clearly Defined Roles: Establish written agreements outlining parental responsibilities and visitation.
Legal Support: Consult legal professionals early and document interactions meticulously.
Mediation and Therapy: Engage in mediation or family counseling to facilitate healthy co-parenting communication.
Parenting Education: Participate in parenting workshops to strengthen parenting skills and demonstrate commitment.
Child-Centric Approach: Prioritize the child's emotional health and consistently avoid negative speech about the other parent.
Strong Emotional Connections: Maximize quality time to build trust and strengthen bonds with the child.
Professional Support: Utilize individual and child-focused counseling to navigate emotional challenges and familial tensions.
Conclusion
As a psychotherapist, I've witnessed the transformative impact that involved fathers can have on their children's lives. Addressing and overcoming maternal gatekeeping behaviors is critical for fostering healthier family environments. By advocating for structured paternal involvement, supporting co-parenting strategies, and understanding the root causes of gatekeeping, we can significantly improve children's developmental outcomes, ensuring emotional, social, and psychological health for generations to come.
References
Frontiers in Psychology (2022). "The Role of Fathers in Child Development." https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.772023/full
PMC (2023). "Psychological Effects of Father Absence." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5648344
PMC (2016). "Maternal Gatekeeping and Father Involvement." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4922533
Fatherhood.org (2023). "Father Absence and Intergenerational Patterns." https://www.fatherhood.org/father-absence-statistic
Pew Research Center (2013). "The Rise of Single Fathers." https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/07/02/the-rise-of-single-fathers
Source: Toxic moms vs Good Fathers
No you voted for trump cause your vote actively assisted a fascist in taking power
Less than 2% in those polls and trump wouldn’t be in charge
But your whiney terminally online leftist tantrum is more important than stopping a fascist
You would’ve celebrated Hitler being in charge cause Hindenburg was “too liberal bro” you twit
The fact people are madder over the trans athletes than the literal mass rapist shows how we don’t take rape seriously and spend too much time whining about minor stuff
So Pakistan and India are getting ready to throw down again. Not good considering they tend to do ethnic cleansing and all. India blames Pakistan for a terror attack (maybe we don’t know India is blocking investigations) and with India being a racially motivated fascist state filled with rhetoric that makes modern day maga blush it ain’t looking good for Muslims over there.
That said Pakistan already said their nukes are fueled and aimed right at modi’s vagina if he so much as queefs in their direction.
We also have the issue of trump backing India and China backing Pakistan cause trump is a dickhead who hates the brown people when they Muslim and china hates India for territorial reasons. My guess is a proxy war is coming with China using the distraction to snatch Indian land they want while daring the US to try something and laughing at India failing to stop them cause India has meat but not much else.
Like China does have parody with the US while India is using Russian T90s which …. Fuckin lol
So it wasn’t the Russians and Ukrainians starting WW3 it might be India and Pakistan meaning I owe a buddy fifty bucks and blowjob sadly
Trying the whole dating app thing and holy shit women are scary. Three of the last matches with women were of ladies in full combat gear holding guns and looking pissed.
I get life is rough out there but that is not how I would open up a relationship.
I finished the first squad of gue'vesa. The conversion is simple just removing the lasguns, giving them tau gear and of course bayonets and machetes from a spare marine sprue.
Loyal guardsmen and imperial citizens until they were abandoned by their lords as their world fell from importance and they became isolated during the twelfth black crusade. The dark Eldar, war bands and chaos cultists ran rampant. The Tau took the opportunity to expand and came in to “rescue them”. As repayment for their families and world being protected they swore allegiance to the empire and the ethereals.
Dedicated to the point of fanaticism they make the average tau fire warrior seem passive and cowardly as they will bayonet charge tyranids and space marines without any regard for their lives seeing every death as a glorious sacrifice and a repayment of their debts to the greater good. They are also massive simps for Shadowsun as she was the commander who first spoke to them cause I find the idea hilarious with such hard and fanatical soldiers that they walk around with body pillows and fan pics of her and her battle suit.
(Obv not mine but how could I not share this)
“Oleander reached into his belt and retrieved his pipe. It had been a gift from a daemon of his acquaintance. She claimed to have carved it from the finger bone of Konrad Curze himself. It was long enough, and tipped with the splintered remnants of what might have been a talon. Abominable words had been delicately etched into it, and gilded apertures punched along its length.
The tiny glass philtres that hung from his neck could be inserted into the apertures, allowing for the inhalation of a number of pleasurable stimulants. He slipped in a green one and stuck the pipe between his lips.”
Wow you don’t know anything outside what the gov tells you huh?
I guess you believe Russia when it says Ukraine is filled with Nazis and that China totally owns Taiwan too ?
Yael Bar Tur
You realize ethnic conflict is all over the place in that region right? Hindus and Muslims massacre each other fairly often due to colonial occupation and sudden withdrawal from the area.
The current leader of India has called Muslims “vermin” and called for them to be exterminated in “true India to make way for a pure state” and has put in the kind of discrimination that makes what American did to black people seem mild by comparison.
Also why not speak against the Israeli gov stating it had a right to Lebanon and should “purge it” for settlement a few years ago?
You don’t care about ethnic conflict or the victims you are using them to push your agenda and bigotry you disgusting fucker
Eat shit and die
I'm actually really pissed off at what happened in Pahalgam.
I've been wanting to say something about the Pakistan India conflict for awhile, but now I'm not being quiet anymore.
Hindu people are being killed just for being Hindu but the world is so quiet.
If you would stop targeting Jews for ONE second you would see that the Islamic extremists are still continuing their conquests, and also killing innocent Hindu people just for being Hindu, especially at a resort? (Where was the security my friend has been asking, legitimately).
The world has fallen silent about Ukraine, about India, about places like the Congo, Afghanistan being under Sharia law, about anywhere else in the world that they can't blame Jews for dying.
Open your eyes and see the big picture you bigots.
You allowed terrorism to flourish, and now many innocent people are losing their lives because of your stupidity and obsession with a terrorist group and the terrorist Islamic regime that calls to take back Lebanon, destroy Israel, and eliminate all Jews and others they see as beneath them.
You are allowing fascism to actually control the world. Congrats you are all blind and antisemites.
I like how badly I triggered TERFs in the replies to the point several have just openly admitted to supporting the IDF (mass rape of women and children), Elon musk (rapist and racist) and one who keeps saying ywnbaw to a cis man …
Keep being mad I’m getting to the vinegar strokes as you rage incoherently
"I don't like JRK but I still love Harry Potter"
You have blood on your hands
Burn your fucking Harry Potter merch or be burned with it.
I'm fucking livid.
I know wine sales in the UK are seeing a spike right now cause Joanne (jk rowling) is smugly being a a racist white lady who just saw a minority get shot by police on X. weird she still uses a misogynist and patriarchy supporting website run by a man who raped several women and threatened to rape many women btw
Like she attacks LGBTQ people, pretends to be this poor wittle baby when she gets dunked in for having a man face and a chest so flat aircraft could safely land on it and then does that? Really Ms millionaire you wanna act like the biggest bitch who ever bitched and then act like you are a victim?
Why are feminists still supporting this person who 100% has a moldy vagina that smells of privilege and colonialism and is only mad cause her husband refuses to touch her anymore meaning she has nothing better to do then sit on her couch all day and cry victim about fucking trans and ace people (for some reason they trigger her now)
I don’t know maybe the constant attack upon women by the US and UK govs is more important Ms “feminism” and “woman’s rights”. I mean we saw a massive spike in women’s deaths due to roe v wade being murdered and she didn’t speak out or care at all from what I can find and she has yet to speak out against the mass kidnapping and rape if migrants in the US by the trump fascist regime
She is not a feminist and doesn’t care about women or girls she is a terf who just wants to scree and pretend she is a pleb being oppressed