I just stumbled across a post by a commentator who recently declared that women are causing the downfall of men. Oddly enough, I just happened to be eating an apple at the time. Oh the irony.

Anyway, I remembered a little podcast that I had made as a class requirement a couple of years ago. While I never really intended to make it public, it seems appropriate for this odd antifeminist time warp we’ve fallen back into. So here goes, and please remember, this was a student project.

  Also, I ‘d like to add that since this little project, I’ve been privileged to meet a lot of different couples, from all walks of life, who are defining family in a way that works for them. When we remove tight restrictions on who can do what in a relationship, business, or society, we open a whole new world of possibilities. 

Meet Apollo. Here’s a guy who’s rising on the executive ladder. He’s an avid runner and cycler, loves fantasy football, and can easily be defined as a macho guy. He’s also a husband, father, and super cool son who actually likes hanging out with his mom. He and his wife share household and financial responsibilities, two things that share a cross-gender commonality–no one likes them. They also have date nights and spend quality time together. That said, Apollo and his wife do have different interests and take turns staying at home with their young son while one or the other pursues them.

Speaking of their son, he has the best of both worlds. He gets quality time with each parent, as well as having a mom and dad who are both very actively involved in his school, activities, and life. Family time is very important in their home. As a result, their son is a super cool kid who gets to enjoy doing all kinds of things, not defined by gender, but by living a life full of experiences–like putting on an apron with dad and cooking up some fun.