Fluid Fathering

Researchers report that "... when a man goes to look up his parents, he typically spends the day lounging on the sofa with his dad, sharing a bottle of beer, watching sports..." and ends up having a nice day, unlike the women who visit their parents and don't take time out for liquid refreshment with DearOldDad.

Not that you don't have to keep an eye on the father's quaffing regimen as a Scottish baby who survived a car wreck two days previous couldn't survive her father's 15 pints (he fell asleep on her) and a new Canadian pop launched himself into the pokey after a few too many inspired him to spit at police and kick out the squad car back window when they suggested he might be too drunk to properly parent.

** Maybe it's just when kids are young that fathers can't handle their liquor? **