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Interviews from the Daddyshack: Dennis O'Rourke Jr. | Interviews from the Daddyshack: Dennis O'Rourke Jr. |
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| Written by James Grayson | |
| Thursday, 18 October 2007 | |
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Dennis is one of the many dads I have virtually met in the DadStaysHome.com forum. After the birth of my first child I joined the forum back in 2003 but never really got connected with the other dads. I then went back to work part-time away from home so dropped off the site until earlier this year. It was then that I realized what I had been missing for the last couple of years. It's not all about bottle feeding vs. breast feeding or the best way to get poop stains out of your kid's clothes. It's about dads having someone to hang out with and have conversations about beer, cars, bar-b-que, the occasional (mostly) good-natured debates, sports, advice on parenting, and the weekly poker games after the kids are asleep. Thanks to Don-Dad for starting the site back in 2000 when he began staying home with his kids. Maybe I can get The Don here in the Daddyshack for an interview someday in the future.
Q: Taking on the commitment of an at-home dad is a big leap. What factors contributed to your family's decision?
Q: What are some of the most challenging things you have encountered since becoming an at-home dad?
Q: What are some of the rewards?
Q: Some people think dads are inept as primary caregivers. Have any random strangers ever given you unsolicited advice on how to raise your children?
Q: Where is your favorite spot to go when you have alone time without the kids?
Q: You have a deep passion for Porsche. What is you all-time favorite year and model, and why?
Q: Our wives expect us to keep the house in somewhat of a non-chaotic state. I actually don't mind vacuuming or doing dishes but laundry is not my favorite. What chore do you abhor the most?
Q: Where is your kids' most requested place to go on outings with you?
Q: With the exception of your wife, who was the last person you had an adult conversation with, and what was it about?
Q: What is your favorite children's book?
Q: What is the biggest misconception people have about you?
Q: Are you a spiritual person?
Q: If your life was turned into a movie, which actor would play you?
Q: If you were trapped on a deserted island, what three things would you need to survive?
Q: Do you have a philosophy to live by?
Q: It's been stated that everyone in the world should have their own theme song. What would be the theme song for your life?
Q: Who would win in a head-to-head race at Talladega: Jay Leno or Jerry Seinfeld?
Q: What words of wisdom did your father share with you? Was it good advice?
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