Good old TV dads. So often on television, they play a vital role in providing the perfect blend of comic relief and utter stupidity.

Or maybe that's just Daddy Pig.

Either way it is a break from reality and really why we watch TV, but on the flipside they are often kind of bad role models to base your parenthood and manhood on.

Dads everywhere might be wondering if there are are some alternative TV shows featuring fathers who are actually good role models for their kids.

This week we discuss some our favourite TV dad's (and men) and whether they are actually good examples to follow.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.