Papa pains


Doing it all: Today, fathers are increasingly expected to be actively involved in all aspects of their children’s lives, including caregiving, emotional support and household responsibilities. — Filepic/The Star

BEHIND the smiles sometimes lies a particularly modern hardship affecting many fathers today.

Before, fathers were expected to be the breadwinner, and that’s all. Today’s dads are still expected to support the family financially – but are also expected to be doting, involved parents. And juggling the two tasks is taking a toll on their mental health, increasing stress levels and culminating in various psychological impacts.

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