The number of “do-over dads” seems to be increasing, though concrete statistics are hard to capture. Men remarry sooner after divorce than women do; for this and other reasons, more divorced men than divorced women are in a position to have children. Recycled dads tend to be more confident and enjoy the parenting experience more.
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Our relationships with our original kids tend to be strained because our attention and wealth have to be split more ways than in a traditional family or even a simple stepfamily. In other words, our Generation 1 kids have a reason to resent us, and in many cases they do.
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My name is Dave. A few years ago, when my first two sons were in their late teens, I became a father again under new circumstances. In other words, I was recycled.
Now Generation 1 is grown up and Generation 2 is in kindergarten.
This blog is my way of reaching out to other recycled dads and their families.
I don't just write about my experiences; I also strive to share useful information. There is some great stuff out there about dads like us, but it's not always easy to find. I'm doing my best to make it easier.
All kinds of visitors are welcome here, but if you are a recycled dad (or the spouse or child of one), you're a VIP. Please feel free to leave comments on posts or introduce yourself via the contact form.
On Twitter, I am @RecycledDad. You can also e-mail me directly.
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!
