I have two sons in college, and I’m not paying for either one of them to go. Does that make me a bad dad? … I feel like I’m the only parent in the world who (1) isn’t paying cash for college and (2) isn’t hiding behind the excuse of not being able to afford it.
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Do a Web search on “older fathers”* and you will get thousands of results, most of them describing the horrible (physical and mental) health risks you subject your children to by becoming a dad ‘late in life.’ Buried among those distressing results is a link to something a little more constructive: a Google Books preview of “How Children Develop” …
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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!
