I don't like even going to that other thread because it's so judgmental and harsh. It seems to treat men as a uniform group instead of individuals. I stopped reading it after the first page or so. I thought this thread would be more positive, but here people are also discussing that negative thread! I wish discussion of that thread could stay in that thread, and the discussion here could stay on topic.

To keep discussion here on track with the topic, I'd like to share a very positive interaction I had last night with a guy I don't even know. My youngest daughter is having a very hard time right now, as my husband and I have just separated. She is very smart, but is failing in several classes in school. Last night her social studies teacher, a guy, called me at home to discuss my daughter. He said he just wanted to let me know that he really enjoys having her in class, she is doing great work, and she brings something really positive to the class. She is delightful to have as a student, and he is so glad she is in his class. That was totally unnecessary for him to call me up to say those wonderful things. It is not part of his job description. I almost started crying on the phone, he was so nice, and getting some reassurance about my daughter was such a relief. It has really been stressful lately, and both my husband and I are doing our best to look out for our kids during this really difficult time. This teacher really reached out to me and helped (he knows the family is going through divorce). He is the antithesis of selfish.