Momma isn't exactly doing what it takes to hold Poppa responsible either, but is behaving in a passive, victimized , dare I say, enabling, manner.
I think it's within the purview of the state to be the big bad player in this situation and make Poppa accountable.
O/W he will never be responsible. He will get off scot free ( pun intended.)
Both the mother and the father should be required to provide financially to their offspring --- it's time to let the taxpayers off the hook --- and maybe some prison time for either if they neglect their duties. They breed them but we're supposed to feed them.
Or in exchange for more welfare checks both parents should be sterilized.