Quote by Dominic West
I've hung out at dozens of playgrounds, bored out of my mind, with not even a look of comfort from disapproving mothers all around me. Either they think I'm a pedophile or a deadbeat dad. That's what I get for being a single dad - suspicious looks at the playground.
Summary
This quote highlights the challenges and prejudice faced by single fathers when they engage in activities typically associated with mothers. The speaker expresses an experience of boredom at playgrounds and the discomfort they feel due to the judgmental stares of disapproving mothers. The choice of either being labeled a pedophile or a deadbeat dad reflects the negative assumptions and stereotypes often attached to single fathers. This quote illuminates the unfair treatment and assumptions made based on gender and family dynamics, shedding light on the need for breaking such prejudiced perspectives.
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Dad
By Dominic West