Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman What 30 Years of Studying Men Revealed About Fatherhood | Alison Armstrong
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Feb 12, 2026 
Alison Armstrong, relationship educator and author who has studied gender dynamics since the early 1990s, shares what decades of research reveal about fathers and children. She outlines the six dominant drivers and how mismatched drives cause conflict. She tells candid stories about overprotection, stepfathering, and why shame, ownership, and forgiveness matter in parenting.
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Stepdad Who Became "The Man"
- Alison describes Greg as a hands-on stepdad who eagerly learned diapering without correction.
- His attentive presence made him deeply valued by her son Jeff.
Be Transparent About Your Standards
- Tell your son transparently what you hold yourself accountable to teach and why it matters.
- Rate current progress together and set clear next steps to avoid surprise fights.
Write A Short Transmission List
- Make a short written list of essential skills you must transmit to your son before he leaves home.
- Review progress with him and ask how he wants to learn each skill and in what order.