Good for you! And shame on anyone for giving you such ignorant lip! My ex and I have tried to maintain joint in most everything with the divorce. Just because he wasn't the best husband for me, has absolutely nothing to do with his parenting abilities what so ever. He's a good dad and always has been. Children need that kind of support, and yes especially daughters from their fathers. Believe me I know, I had the absent dad who lived up the street. Yes, that took quite a bit of emotional toll on me over the years. I personally know several situations in which men are raising children. Either due to the mom being absent, or because she works hours which make her not home while the family is. My hats are off to all of them because they do a wonderful job at it and do it with a smile...everyday! Don't you dare let such idiodic "old way" thinking hinder you one bit!
Two thumbs up to you!!! It's a shame that the world can be so sexist esp. with who should be raising the kids these days.....I've heard of many, many father's taking care of thier own with the mom either working, sick or sadly in rehab or relapsing. My cousin is a single father of 3 children, I commend you for loving your little girl...sometimes "father knows best"!
Just a thought for discussion to kill the boredom........