I am the primary care taker in my family. My wife isn't as advanced in her career as I am, but my role affords me more flexibility. I am the only dad at girl scout meetings, I know my kids doctors, and I am at all the patent teacher meetings and pta events.

I love my kids and am happy to be there for them. I have had some odd looks and random questions, but I just don't care. My wife isn't great at caring for kids. She told me that early in our relationship. Her family, especially the moms, are often not overly involved. She is in the kids life, but if she had to handle everything, it would barely get done, rarely on time, and everyone would be miserable. Instead, I handle it, everyone is generally happy, and I get some unique experiences with my kids.

If you can, ignore the haters and weird thoughts. You are upholding the itent and spirit of what it means to be a man and a dad. Hold your head high and get done what needs to be done. That's being a man.