[independentmind]

I do understand the anguish of some of the posters. I also understand (it was pointed out to me in great detail a few months ago) how unfairly some men are treated in divorce court. I really have to wonder, though, about the claim that men, in general, are more adversely affected by divorce than women.

What concerns me is that some of the positions advocated by men's rights movement will actually be even more destructive to marriage and children than the current arrangement.

[Jhoffa_]

What concerns me is that some of the positions advocated by men's rights movement will actually be even more destructive to marriage and children than the current arrangement.

What, like fairness and equality before the law?

Oh yeah.. That's awful.

[buccaneer81]

What concerns me is that some of the positions advocated by men's rights movement will actually be even more destructive to marriage and children than the current arrangement.

IMHO, that's not possible. First, ditch all the no-fault divorce laws. That will solve 80% of the problems we're discussing here. You cheat on your spouse, you get squat. Sounds harsh? That's the idea. If Mom and Dad are both parent of the year and Mom has a proven affair, then Mom leaves without the children, the house and the cash. You play, you pay. Any guesses on the divorce rate under such a scenario?

[philomath]

What concerns me is that some of the positions advocated by men's rights movement will actually be even more destructive to marriage and children than the current arrangement

please expound.
i would think that throwing more light on the male perspective would strenthen initiatives to encourage more fathers to accept social and financial responsibility for their children, both by law and social pressure.