My observation as one who is older: A lot of men of that generation (they mention 1972) were happy to step away from the roles of providing, taking care of, or being “men”. A lot of so-called feminists were/are women who stepped up and took on the role of supporting their families. I’m not convinced it was a choice in many cases.
That's a pretty low-life attitude for what was supposed to be the “head” of the family. He never held a job, retired at 57 and I carried the load. He may not be an evil man, but he was one pi$$-poor husband and father. We are reconciled now, he lives in my home (bought and paid for by me), has few, if any responsibilities, except his son has had a chance to “know” his father. I don't live in unforgiveness (as it is poisonous), but if the Good Lord asked me to sum up his job as a husband and father, I'd have to say, “No comment.” I really would ask to be excused, as I'd hope for his eternal life in heaven, but it wouldn't be by my testimony — only God's Son's mercy. Had I been left to my own brand of justice (without Christianity), I'd have been kicking a$$ and taking names, but if I want forgiveness, I'd better be willing to give it, as well.
There is much truth in what you’ve written.