It’s interesting.  You always hear about supermoms trying to do it all, but what about superdads?  Here’s what Stephanie Armour at USA Today has to say about this issue:

Todd Scott, 32, has two children under age 5.  Each workday, he leaves his job at Himmelrich Public Relations in Baltimore at 5 p.m. to be with his family, and even then feels guilty he isn't spending enough time with Hunter, 4, and Anna, 1.  Scott's approach to balancing work and family contrasts with that of his boss, Steve Himmelrich, 48, who has two children and is a more traditional-style dad, spending many long hours, free time and some weekends at the office. Himmelrich says he supports Scott's parenting strategy, but both acknowledge it has been a source of tension between them.

Their situation reflects the conflicts that are becoming increasingly common in workplaces across the nation, as fathers press for more family time and something other than a traditional career path. As dads demand paternity leave, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and other new benefits, they've ignited what workplace specialists are calling the Daddy Wars.

A survey this year by Monster.com found that most working fathers, like Scott, want to be more involved in family life.  Nearly 70% of fathers surveyed by Monster said they would consider being a stay-at-home parent if money were no object.  The survey also found that working dads are increasingly tapping into benefits that until just a few years ago were used almost exclusively by mothers: 71% of fathers with a child under age 5 took paternity leave when it was offered by their employer.

I guess I never realized the extent to which dads were pulled in the same directions as moms.  I’d love to hear from some dads who work full time.  Does this article and the Monster study reflect the issues you face?