Mandrec ~ you actually did a public service (for me) today with your commentary on the no-dad situations.
My kid has no dad, well, he exists, but has handed me the reins to rear our son & says being hands off is the best he can do .... uh, ok?! I guess. Not what I had in mind, being a single parent, but hey, my kid is figuring things out just fine.
I also like the word asshat. Makes me laugh.