summary ofThe New FatherBook by Armin A. Brott

first KEY POINT

Men are perfectly capable of nurturing their child

Women are naturally more nurturing than men and, therefore, better at parenting. That’s a statement that seems to be unspoken yet agreed upon. What about you, do you agree?While nobody knows how that so-called notion came to be, it seems society accepts it as fact. But the truth is quite different. Men can be just as nurturing as women and as good at parenting. However, men don’t get the opportunity to use their skills and gain the confidence needed to move forward.Despite that, there are plenty of differences in the parenting styles between men and women. We’re generalizing here, of course, but overall, men tend to have more playtime with their children than women while giving them a little more independence to explore. In addition, men tend to focus on how their children will perform when they head out into the world, but women think more about their emotional development. It’s also true that men tend to represent the world outside the home, whereas women symbolize the home itself.

Neither side is better or worse than the other. It’s just that men and women tend to parent in different ways naturally. As a result, children will benefit from a blend of both parenting styles.However, the worrying fact is that many books and parenting sources tend to be aimed solely at women and disregard the parenting needs of men. As a result, many men lack the confidence and information they need when facing a newborn baby.As a father of three, Armin A. Brott understands this problem all too well and is keen to give prospective fathers worldwide the confidence and information they need to go forth and have a close and enjoyable bond with their babies right from the start. So, if you’re about to become a father for the first time, or you’ve recently become one and are struggling with your feelings, this summary will help shed some valuable light on what you can do to turn the situation around.