Why is it sometimes ok for dads to be gone so much?

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

What is the evidence for this?

No evidence. Just my opinion based on having more total parent-hours spent with the kids. I think kids definitely benefit from having both parents around as much as possible. They also benefit from having plenty of money. Every family has to make their own decision about how to balance these two often conflicting goals.