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Scenario

When mothers gatekeep fathers from parenting

My wife makes all the decisions about our kids' activities and schedules and when I try to get involved she acts like I'm incompetent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Gendered assumptions about parenting competence can exclude fathers from meaningful involvement in their children's lives.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Masculinity — constructed and contested?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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