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Sean M Whelan. Poet, Son And Sperm Donor
This week we talk with Poet, Civil Celebrant and podcaster, Sean Whelan about the early death of his father and learn about what it means to be a sperm donor.
We discuss how expectations have changed since our fathers' generation, tell some anecdotes about our Dad's and their efforts to discipline us before moving on to discuss in detail the wonders of same sex parents and their donor men, conscious conception and considered parenting in the absence of a father.
NOTE FROM DEREK: Some serious topics covered in this episode have sparked constructive conversations between the subjects about definitions and roles in same sex parenting situations, especially when they involve a donor. Dan and I have been loving the learning curve and are happy to say the Mothers from this ep. are going to come in at some stage for a chat.
Topics Covered:
Elderly Grandparents, skipping a generation by being an old dad.
Good Dad- Bad Dad. The importance of routine, conscious fathering, sober fathering.
Sean M Whelan, Army Dads, Vietnam veteran Dad, generational differences, Grandads - all care, no responsibility.
When your father dies. Dreams of my father. Dad- the glue that holds the family together.
Anecdotes of fathers dealing and not dealing with behavioural issues.
The ins and outs of being a sperm doner- what does it mean to be a biological father to the child of a same sex couple- rights and obligations if any- the strong relationship and considered agreements that are needed. Should hetero couples have a contract too? Close male role models in the absence of a father- Kids need role models beyond their parents.
selling sperm on the Russian Black market and other jokes about donor-ship and finally, the ways in which fatherhood has changed since our fathers time.
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This week we talk with Poet, Civil Celebrant and podcaster, Sean Whelan about the early death of his father and learn about what it means to be a sperm donor.
We discuss how expectations have changed since our fathers' generation, tell some anecdotes about our Dad's and their efforts to discipline us before moving on to discuss in detail the wonders of same sex parents and their donor men, conscious conception and considered parenting in the absence of a father.
NOTE FROM DEREK: Some serious topics covered in this episode have sparked constructive conversations between the subjects about definitions and roles in same sex parenting situations, especially when they involve a donor. Dan and I have been loving the learning curve and are happy to say the Mothers from this ep. are going to come in at some stage for a chat.
Topics Covered:
Elderly Grandparents, skipping a generation by being an old dad.
Good Dad- Bad Dad. The importance of routine, conscious fathering, sober fathering.
Sean M Whelan, Army Dads, Vietnam veteran Dad, generational differences, Grandads - all care, no responsibility.
When your father dies. Dreams of my father. Dad- the glue that holds the family together.
Anecdotes of fathers dealing and not dealing with behavioural issues.
The ins and outs of being a sperm doner- what does it mean to be a biological father to the child of a same sex couple- rights and obligations if any- the strong relationship and considered agreements that are needed. Should hetero couples have a contract too? Close male role models in the absence of a father- Kids need role models beyond their parents.
selling sperm on the Russian Black market and other jokes about donor-ship and finally, the ways in which fatherhood has changed since our fathers time.