[Pedantic_Lady]

Actually, children are generally better off being with their father rather than with their mother. I don't, however, think this fact should be used to always award full custody to the dad. I think the process should be based on presumptive joint custody and that best interests of the children should mean just that, not best interests of the woman.

Interesting. Why are children generally better off with their fathers? I know I wouldn't have been.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

Why are children generally better off with their fathers? I know I wouldn't have been.

I didn't say that children would be better off every time with their dad, just that, in general--i.e., most--are. One reason I've heard as to why is that dads are generally better off financially. I would assume that a big reason is that the man is often more psychologically stable.

[m1-lightning]

Why are children generally better off with their fathers?

Fathers: tough love = well disciplined, well behaved. Kids who grow up without a father tend to have sex at an earlier age and get involved with drugs and generally disregard the law.

Mothers: tender love = well groomed, well mannered. Kids who grow up without a mother tend to be more sloppy, unorganized, and lazy.

Which is more important? Though this is obviously a stereotype since all parents have their differences, it is certainly reflective of today's society.