Austin: The Hottest Town in the U.S. (for SAHDs)
Posted on 29. May, 2008 by Brian Reid in General
The hottest dads group in the country is apparently in Austin. In addition to their star turn on the Today Show, they’ve also been profiled by the Daily Texas, the student newspaper at the University of Texas. Part of the reason for the star billing is Aaron Rochlen, the nice-guy UT professor who has been hanging with these guys and blazing the trail of at-home dad research. Can’t say the profile is wildly different than most, but I wanted to flag.
(I have to wonder if I should start putting a disclosure on posts like this: while I’m thrilled that these guys are getting validation and support and finding each other, I remain concerned that media stories that treat at-home dads like anomalies doesn’t necessarily help the cause.)
Mark
29. May, 2008
Have the UT guys published anything? That could be useful data.
Always Home and Uncool
29. May, 2008
Working moms were once anomalies, too. The road to acceptance will be a long one, so be proud of your pioneer status and keep living the dream.
paul
29. May, 2008
great blog…absolutely love…I’m a soon to be (aug. 23) stay-at-home dad myself (i usually work from home)…glad there is a place for support!
Kelly M. Bray
30. May, 2008
Brian, just wanted you to know there was an article on stay at home dads in LA Parent magazine. Your website URL was listed as a resource. http://www.Laparent.com
Kelly
manager mom
31. May, 2008
I am lobbying Manager Dad HARD to join your esteemed ranks.