When they come home from school disappointed about something or looking for a snack, the first thing out of most children’s mouths is, “Where’s Mom?” When money is needed or a parental final decision has to be made, it’s always, “Go ask your father.” Such is the common pecking order in the typical family. Moms are always needed, expected to be on call 24-7. Dads, well ... perhaps not so much, until maybe there’s a loud thunderstorm, or when there’s something lurking outside a bedroom window, or when a bicycle is broken, or when it comes time to acquire a...