"Dad's welcome"

Revoran · 2014-05-30T03:23:32+00:00

In Sydney, Australia there was a group of women going around harassing men who went into the Family Rooms with their children. The city had to add signs like these in an effort to stop people from being harassed.

Edit: Although I don't know if this particular sign is in Sydney or not.

killerkonnat · 2014-05-30T03:30:33+00:00

VOTING BOOTH

WOMEN WELCOME

BOARDROOM

WOMEN WELCOME

UNIVERSITY LOUNGE

WOMEN WELCOME

IcyTy · 2014-05-30T05:49:55+00:00

OP why the fuck did you add that apostrophe to make it seem like only 1 dad when it is clearly plural in the picture?

MHRAdvocate · 2014-05-30T05:22:57+00:00

I've seen these signs in my hometown in the Westfield malls. At first, I was angry, because I felt the sign gave the message that Dads, by default, just weren't considered part of the family. Then, after thinking about it for a while, I thought that maybe fathers just weren't sure whether or not they could go in there (which is bad enough already), and the sign was to let them know that, yes, it is perfectly fine for you to be in here, as you're a father. I that it could go both ways, and maybe a few others at that, so it doesn't bother me too much. However, I think that regardless of the message, the "dads welcome" bit shouldn't need to be there.

neverquitepar · 2014-05-30T05:51:04+00:00

It's stupid that it needs to be said,

not that it is said.

CaptainChewbacca · 2014-05-30T06:14:17+00:00

I think its a nice reminder that families include dads.

Heavy_In_Your_Arms · 2014-05-30T07:55:30+00:00

My dad is the best. He was always the best. Just sayin'

TheRabid · 2014-05-30T13:23:41+00:00

Single dad here: I am often dismissed as a parent and these signs make a great point.

nearlyheadlessbick · 2014-05-30T02:15:39+00:00

That just blatantly annoys me

HardKase · 2014-05-30T06:40:22+00:00

The signs for the public, it's to lessen harassment

SRSLovesGawker · 2014-05-31T12:02:16+00:00

Awesome that it's there.

Sucks that it should have to be.

td9red · 2014-05-30T12:31:25+00:00

I think the purpose of the sign is to alert families that it is not a room for nursing, as such Dad's are welcome. It is common for malls and stores to have "family rooms" and/or "nursing/mother's rooms". I think this sign would alert people that this is not the place to start undressing and nursing a baby.

blueoak9 · 2014-05-30T16:58:36+00:00

All kinds of fucked up.

raptorxking · 2014-06-01T00:08:52+00:00

Yea, because men aren't apart of families right?

Title	"Dad's welcome"
Author	luckkydiamonds
Upvotes	162
Comments	45
Date	May 30, 2014 2:03 AM UTC (12 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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