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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a long story, but when my kids were born, my dh was super hands on and involved. He literally could not have done much more for them. Over the years, he pulled back more and more. By the time the kids were out of the early elementary grades, dh provided all the financial support and I did all other aspects of parenting. I tried very hard, but couldn’t get him more involved.

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Do you have any theories why he became less involved?  Usually the early years are the most work and biggest adjustment so it’s interesting he jumped right in and then backed way off.[/quote]

DP but I wonder if it's because "being involved" with elementary schoolers tends to entail stupid superficial tasks that men often (rightly) see as pointless. Like PTA, constant swim/dance/soccer practice (exercise and healthy competitiveness is great but why take it so seriously before high school/college?), decorating teacher cards for the holidays, play dates...etc. Moms tend to be harried and nitpicky about these things but dads don't. [/quote]

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