Hey, dads -- tell us about balancing kids and work

This week, "mommy wars" is a topic of discussion on the Enquirer's new web site, cincymoms.com. The term makes me cringe, both because I think it falsely assumes women are at war with one another -- and, I fear, further pits them against each other -- and because it assumes that the work-outside-the-home-vs.-work-inside-the-home debate is limited to "mommies."

The issues at the heart of this matter have more to do with workplace policies and childcare options than they do with the gender of the parent. I think there are plenty of fathers out there who would like to simply be included in a discussion on balancing child-rearing and work, or taking time off from a career, or the guilt and resentment they feel at not being a bigger part of their children's lives.

So I'd like to hear from some men on this issue. Please weigh in. And while you're at it, let me know if you'd be willing to share your quotes -- and name and neighborhood -- for a related story we're running in Sunday's Forum section. If you are, send me an email at kramsey@enquirer.com. Meanwhile, let's start the conversation here.