“It is often said, with some ease, that there is a" new father "and thus refers to a man more connected with his children, more concerned about them, more" collaborator "with the mother. I think that qualification conveys more an expression of desires and a need than a reality already accomplished. One thing is certain: the model of a provider father (of seed, of last name, of material support, of rewards and punishments) is exhausted after many generations of having left in the children a deep hunger for guidance and emotional presence, containment spiritual, intimate emotional contact. ” This paragraph is the beginning of the article “New Father that you are on the way…” of the Argentine psychologist Sergio Sinay, which reflects on the meaning of being "dad" in the times that are running. Sinay has written more than two hundred articles, and several books on different aspects of male life and the links between men and women. Some of his articles can be read on his website, in which many parents will be reflected and if not, it will serve as a reflection exercise.
And for those who have aroused their curiosity they have the opportunity to attend their next conference in Barcelona next Tuesday, March 13. The complete information of the place and time can be consulted on its website.
