[Warren_Piece]

Some of this conversation just boils down to BIOLOGICAL differences between mothers and fathers - and how it affects their view of parenting. Most mothers will do everything in their power to protect their children from every possible danger. Most fathers will look at their 10-year-old and ask "Don't you have a job yet?"

Seriously, Dads are there to counteract the mother's smothering lest the kids grow up to be basket cases (and unable to take care of themselves). We encourage our children to take risks (yes, from a very young age).

As a total aside, this is why it is ideal for children to have a male and a female parent. One needs both outlooks to develop properly. AND Neither parent's outlook should be the dominant one.

[DJ MacWoW]

Hubby made the boys keep their hands in their pockets as we shopped. LOL

And they never did wander off.