I have always admired the mothers and grandmothers who can successfully raise boys (and girls, for that matter) without a father - these parents/grandparents keep strict standards, require high levels of moral conduct, and have no problem imposing values/punishment on their sons/grandsons.
Not everyone can be lucky enough to have a father - ask any child of a fallen WW II soldier for example - and there is much a family can do to make up some of the void.
Actually I have more example of how “softball is life” that apply to every day actions and decisions. One day, I should write my observations down. One would be surprised how much an organized sport prepares kids for real life.
I am not implying that boys are never raised without a father successfully, or girls without mothers. What I object to is the radical feminist nonesence that fathers are nothing more than objects and paychecks, easily replaced bye an occassional male friend.