Yes, how dare anyone portray dads as competent. Better to stick to the sitcom strategy to show us as bumbling idiots. Its easier than wasting time on quality writing

I don't know what 'boy-men' you've personally surrounded yourself with, but instead of making generalizations (what am I talking about, you're a journalist) maybe you can clean up your own life. Don't lump me in with the children you date/marry/raise

Oh, and maybe we can add some blame to the mothers out there who treat their precious sons as the second coming and their daughters as unpaid help around the house. Everyone of your 'compliment sponges' had a mother who wouldn't shut up about their 'perfect little boy'

I'd write more but I have to drive my daughter to the dentist, then off to work. After dinner tonight, my wife's turn to cook, i'll follow your advice and offer no compliment. 

Men, I think we all know how well that will go.

On second thought, I think I will just continue as my wife and I always do. Happily