“Imagine this. All the families in the neighborhood have gotten together to hang out on a Saturday afternoon, but instead of a small child constantly asking me for a drink of water or whining about someone else taking a toy they were playing with, I’m sitting with the moms,” writes Elliott Harrell today. “We’re actually having a conversation where we can complete a full sentence without being interrupted. Better yet, the dads — usually the ones devoid of any responsibility outside of manning the grill at these gatherings — are taking care of the kids. That’s the scene that unfolded a few months ago. It sparked a bit of drama in the ‘hood but ultimately led to a series of good conversations about stereotypical gender roles around child-watching and the double standards around having a hobby that takes up several hours at a time.” So what did their neighborhood – and the men – find out? Read it to find out their interesting story. | 
