Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Being a Father but Were Afraid to Ask

In honor of Father's Day, here are the answers to some questions you may have about fatherhood.

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Parenthood is scary. Going from the beautiful selfishness of going to the bar whenever you want, sleeping late, and prioritizing movie and video game releases to being responsible for another human being is downright terrifying. Until recently, men responded to this fear as they respond to most things they're afraid of—by not talking about it. Thanks to the Internet, and particularly sites like The Good Men Project, men are starting to have conversations about fatherhood that they didn't have before. Information about becoming a dad, from the emotions that come with it to the way it changes your finances, is readily available. In honor of Father's Day, here is Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Being a Father but Were Afraid to Ask.

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How much does it cost to raise a child?

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Are there any financial advantages to having children?

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How much sleep do young parents get?

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What am I supposed to do in the delivery room?

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How does paternity leave work for men?

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How does divorce affect a child?

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Will being a father hurt my career advancement?

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Will she love the baby more than me?

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How does child support work?

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How do you handle when your kids start dating?

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How are you supposed to respond to a baby crying?

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Is there anything to this anti-vaccination stuff?

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Is it harder to relate to a daughter?

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What is sex life like after you have a kid?

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How hard is it to adopt a child?

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How do you become a good father?

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Should fathers take out a life insurance policy?

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After I have kids, am I ever going to see my friends again?

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How do I stop my kid from turning into an asshole?

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Will having a child make me happy?

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