Their perspectives on fatherhood * Nearly 50 % of the conceptions were described as a complete surprise, and only three were planned * Nearly two -
fifths (37 %) of the prospective fathers had had previous children; most still had some contact with the children but only two were still living with them and were engaged as actively involved fathers * Two - thirds (65 %) described themselves as having a low or medium sense of
reality about their impending fatherhood * Three - quarters were expecting the baby to have a noticeable impact on their way of life * Three - quarters were motivated to learn more
about pregnancy and fatherhood, with partners, family and friends seen as the most important source of information * Very few thought
about health professionals as a potential source of support and advice, and some would have liked to have talked to one but felt awkward
about it.
[This is the
fifth in a series of columns
about the trends, theories, principles and
realities that have influenced the redesign of the new library of Osgoode Hall Law School — part of the renovation and rebuilding of the School currently underway.]