I'm bothered by the state assuming the roll of the father in a family unit.  (non gender specific, 2 parents is the situation for me).   I provided most of those services to my wife and 2 daughters.    I was appreciated by the women in my life.

Why are so many public services being designed around only women/children?    You want children without a father fine, go ahead and the state will foot your bill.    You want fun sex without consequences, fine, the state will pay for birth control, pregnancy or STD.

Two good parents are more effective than one good parent(I've done both).  Those with money can buy the services of the second partner; well, except for midnight feedings, a crying child, a parent that will read to the child in their lap, a parent to run to for love when the other parent has to be firm or harsh.    How about a second parent as back up if one parent should die?  (my situation).

The roll of father is being diminished as unnecessary and I don't like it.