When Are Two Dad Better Than One Summary

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After reading the article “When are Two Dads Better than One” I was enlightened on how the Bari and other similar cultures view procreation and parenting styles. Having more than one dad is considered the normal in their culture, as opposed to my society where it is common for a child to have two dads only if the result of divorce, death or through adoption. I for one, am not opposed to having two fathers in a child’s life for the reason that I think a child can benefit from both fathers, however, in society and new beliefs are not readily accepted as those in the Bari culture, additional factors come into play, for example, the almighty dollar, the cost of raising a child including childcare and education. Due to the expense, in addition

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