Fatherhood support groups in Boston help working-class dads deepen relationships with children that go beyond the ascribed role of breadwinnerOn a Saturday in late October, in the working-class Boston suburb of Revere, an organization called the Fatherhood Project held a scheduled playgroup for dads and kids. About 10 dads showed up that day. Some of the fathers had grown up in north Africa or eastern Europe, and some in greater Boston. There were single dads, dads with partial custody, and married dads.Fathers and children sat in a circle on the floor while John Badalament, the director of programs, led them Read More

Source:: The Guardian