Redefining Fatherhood: The Shift Towards Equitable Parenting

This chapter explores the significant influence of fatherhood on family structures and societal views. The speakers advocate for more equitable parenting arrangements and highlight the importance of challenging traditional norms to foster positive change.

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I sat down with Emma Johnson, author of "The 50/50 Solution," to discuss her advocacy for equal custody as the default in divorce. In most states, family courts try to determine the “best interest of the child,” incentivizing parents to portray one another as threatening or neglectful. Emma argues that the child support system perpetuates gender inequality and undermines parental rights, particularly disadvantaging dads. Although legal reform has only begun in a few states, she is optimistic that a significant cultural shift is underway, with more couples than ever voluntarily pursuing equal custody and establishing new norms around divorce. Drawing from her personal experiences with divorce and single motherhood, Emma offers practical advice for amicable co-parenting, ensuring that children maintain strong relationships with both parents after divorce.

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Follow Emma on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JohnsonEmma

Purchase a copy of "The 50/50 Solution”: https://www.amazon.com/50-Solution-Surprisingly-Happier-Healthier/dp/172825454X

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Outline:

[0:00] How Emma discovered the 50/50 divorce

[10:58] Old feminists don’t want to accept that dads matter

[20:20] Family law incentivizes unnecessary conflict

[25:19] Welfare and child support complicate the situation

[33:02] Divorce norms are starting to fix themselves

[39:39] Does making divorce more civilized incentivize divorce?

[47:00] You can’t over-parent in a 50/50 divorce