Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Dear Abby: Former stay-at-home dad feels pressure to get a better gig

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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. She's an academic, and we've lived a transient lifestyle to accommodate her career. She had a greater professional vision than I ever did, so I opted to stay at home and raise the children. I became Mr. Mom at great social cost.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Dear Abby | Stay-at-home Dad feels pressure to work (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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Today's advice from Dear Abby.
Sun Times
Dear Abby: Former stay-at-home dad feels pressure to get a better gig (opens Sun Times)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. She's an academic, and we've lived a transient lifestyle to accommodate her career. She had a greater professional vision than I ever did, so I opted to stay at home and raise the children. I became Mr. Mom at great social cost.