When their marriages fall apart, many men find themselves in the kitchen for the first time. That's because there's a growing number of single-parent homes. This video focuses on a specific area in Australia that's breaking all sorts of gender stereotypes.
In this Melbourne community, single dads are growing at twice the rate of single moms, which presents a shift in both social and legal thinking. More fathers are wanting connectivity with their children. "I really don't see how gender plays a part," says Tyrell, who has sole custody of his daughter. Jeffrey is also raising three kids. When they go out to eat in public, his answers to questions like, "Where is the mom?" or "Do we need to get a seat for the mom?" are met with judgement and even more questions.
Several times a month, single dads — including Tyrell, Jeffrey and their kids — come together with Sole Fathers United, an organization that promotes the sharing of ideas and support for single dads. The result is a community of men actively engaging in fatherhood. Together, they learn to do their kids' hair, cook delicious meals and set healthy routines.
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