Superdads

Although it may seem archaic, a nappy-changing, homework-supervising mum and a bread-winning dad are still considered the ideals of parenthood. Mums are more often than not, expected to press pause on their careers to become primary caregivers to their kids. But what happens when dads decide to occupy the front row seat in the kids’ growing years? Find out from dads who shed some light on what it’s like to reverse roles, take charge, and shatter patriarchal steroetypes to raise their kids — all with a big smile on their faces.

TUHIN SINHA, 42

Writer, Politician

When my son Neev was born, I made the decision to be a stay-at-home dad because I wanted to experience what it meant to be a hands-on caregiver to my son. But at the same time, I kept writing for television, and scheduled not more than one to two meetings in a week, to which Neev accompanied me sometimes. I did hire a nanny as well, but I was very determined not to