I just had this thought and figured I'd post it here for a little discussion. Why is it that when someone hears of or sees a good dad, it's almost shocking to them? Are there really that many awful dads, that to find a good one is like finding gold? I am lucky enough to have a good dad (not perfect by any means) and a great husband who is also a great dad. Am I just so lucky I can't see "the real world"? Custody cases almost always favor the mother because its assumed the father wouldn't/couldn't/shouldn't raise kids. Why?