Being a Man and a Father (Second Edition)

Until the emergence of the new family as we know it today, men were the breadwinners and felt in place in this role, they were the head of the family but hardly participated in his emotional development. This idea of the father persisted for a long time - from the end of the Middle Ages until the sixties of the last century. It wasn't until sometime after 1960—my generation—that men matured into the idea that they could be fully part of the family, caring for their children and bearing both existential and emotional responsibility for them.

I don't know if any explanation can be given for the fact that if, for example, your great-grandfather and grandfather were musicians, it would not be a problem for you and your father to become musicians as well. This also applies to fatherhood. The following happened to my generation: we, who considered ourselves new fathers, did not want under any circumstances to repeat the behavior of our fathers, but nevertheless we never tried to build an independent role in the family and motivate it, and we started to just imitate the mothers. We wanted to do what they were doing, so suddenly we were faced with completely unfamiliar tasks - we started bathing our children and feeding them, changing their diapers, holding them on our laps and rocking them, playing and we walk with them. Everything we did happened under the watchful eye of the mothers.

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Being a Man and a Father is a landmark medical textbook that focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities that men face in their role as fathers. This textbook is aimed at men who are becoming or already fathers, as well as health professionals and social workers who work with men and families.

At the beginning of the textbook, the psychological and social aspect of the father's role in modern society is considered. The authors analyze the influence of cultural norms, stereotypes, and expectations on male and paternal identity, as well as how they affect family relationships and the father's role in raising children.

The following sections discuss psychological and parenting preparation for men. The authors provide advice and strategies for dealing with the emotional challenges men experience during fatherhood, including stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

An important aspect of the textbook is the examination of the relationship between fatherhood and men's health. The authors analyze the impact of fatherhood on a man's physical and mental health, as well as on his relationships with his partner and children. Tips for maintaining healthy animal habits and strategies for managing the stress and emotional challenges of being a father are provided.

The textbook also focuses on the importance of the interaction between fathers and their children. The authors provide tips and strategies for building healthy and supportive relationships with children, as well as dealing with the challenges of parenting, including boundaries, discipline, and developing emotional intelligence.

In addition, the textbook examines the role of the father in the upbringing of healthy and equal gender stereotypes. The authors encourage the father's active role in childcare and household care, as well as his support for his partner's career development.

In conclusion, Being a Man and a Father is a valuable resource for all men who are preparing for fatherhood or are already fathers, as well as health professionals and social workers who work with men and families. This textbook offers valuable advice and strategies for successfully dealing with the tasks and challenges of fatherhood and promotes the building of healthy and prosperous family relationships.