Depends on the males! Up bringing, career, family support ect.

I don't think there's a blanket answer. Some men embrace fatherhood like a duck to water and others run for the hills. It very much depends on the quality of the individual.

I think it has a lot to do with the way men was raised themselves, honestly. Many men who have not had good role models in Dads become fantastic Dads, many who have had wonderful role models, also become wonderful Dads. Also, it is up to the Mother of the child to let the man become a good Dad. It also has a lot to do with whether or not they are ready to be a Dad and step up to the plate.Edited 28-Dec-23 21:50pm

It’s not just fathers who change, its a big adjustment for both parents. Mums are focusing on a precious little baby that relies totally on them. It can be a scary time for first time parents.

have to adjust

Not all men change when they become dads. Guess it depends on when they were born and what is currently happening at the rime they become a dad.

Never had children just in case I turned into my father which I wouldn't wish on an enemy if I had one

Yes, especially if they have a female child. They want to be more protective. Possibly more understanding regards male encounters throughout their lives. Both good and badEdited 28-Dec-23 19:08pm

I find out men sometimes take a woman roles in life action father and mother as well.

Yes, they both changes their outlook of entire life. For, some Men and Women that's the beginning of their life. A Unique experience!

Yes. Of course. Both do - women and men.

of course males and females both change after having children.

It has been the greatest joy in my life to watch my sons turn into wonderful fathers. It didn't happen at the birth of their children, it happened over time. It is such a lovely thing.

It's great. Boy or girl or it But.... men change for the obvious reason.. responsibility!!!! When there's such a gift created by God from the makings of your image you know you have to nurture love raise and watch them grow it's such a fantastic thing.

I believe that some men become softer and others become jealous and put out

At first he was very excited by being a father but soon was demanding she do as he told her then he just ignored her when she turned away from him.

YES , I did see a, change in my husband when our first child was born A lovely daughter

Didn't change me.

My son is his 60 year old father son whom will be turning 14 years old this year. and his father blushes like a teenage crush when ever his eyes lay upon the presence of his son. he is a proud man for have a child.

You have been part of developing a new life. Most do change. I know I felt really good about my daughter.

It shows their original parenting usually. Good and bad, boys become men or delinquents around babies/children but sometimes the new life straightens them up. Hopefully more than not.

Some do and some don't. My husband has been a great father and grandfather we have had a good life.

hard to comment as it really is like women do they all have that maternal instinct or are they directed by the mothers few have the natural gift why should someone have to change for love .

Some do change in a more protective and loving way which is so beautiful to see. But some do not. Sadly some who were not planning or expecting to be a dad (or were not at all ready for the experience) and abandon their new family, their children will miss out on a lot in life and some may struggle with this mentally and emotionally throughout their lives

Yes for the worst most of the time.

I didn't notice anything with my ex partner.

Not all men change

Since men have no real "skin in the game" there wont be any physical changes if a baby comes along. Like Vicki says, not all men react to the situation in the same way. Study all you want, if it's not genetically altered chemical related changes just aren't going to happen. Women, on the other hand, are bombarded with all kinds of hormones that have pretty much unpredictable weird and wonderful (?) effects. For men, I guess that the stress of a new child will only exacerbate any feelings/emotions that the man already carries. It's at this time, sadly, that you find out what a man is really like.

Not all men react to a situation in the same way, so I don't see how any study could be 100% accurate. I would hope men would feel more protective towards their offspring but after some of the dreadful things I've seen in the news, I'm left to wonder what is going on. I suppose alcohol and drugs have something to do with it, but then, many fathers treat their children decently regardless of a few drinks which leaves one to wonder what is it that makes some people become monsters after they drink alcohol.

Do we really need some self-styled Academic with a BS, Bullshit, degree telling us what we already know? Have these people nothing better to do with their time or with making things better in the world?

I am a woman so I don't really know or can answer this question. What makes a person want to change gender? Men become woman and vice versa. Men dress up as woman but still want to be men. It's mind boggling and why aren't we just happy with what we have been born as?

Why do we have to Intellectualise everything? Do we really need some academic telling us how we change after becoming parents? We know we change. End of story. We can Guarantee that there are people making a great big bundle of money out of this sort thing.

I think that Gunter L below, very well ... "Some do, some don't",

Yes we do l did not see my wife for 3 days with my 1st son. Why I was to drunk. 2nd son 5 years later l was their 1 hour later WITH FLOWERS . 3rd son l changed completely. He was spoilt rotten. l don't smoke or drink alcohol any more, and l am about to be a Grate Grand Father and l love kids being a Santa for 3 years. That's Life People. deponch

no

Some do, some don't. There is no hard and fast rule.

My first husband started an affair when our daughter was 3 weeks old and left when she was 8 weeks. My present husband (of 43 years) is still a devoted father to that child and the child we had together. They are all different, depends on the character of the father.

completely changed my outlook on the way I was living and now I am grandfather doing it over again it has changed it further as both boys are autistic and require a little bit more attention, it is one of the greatest gifts looking after little people, and its amazing how much stuff you have to fix they break stuff and pop fixes it and even though I have had to go and buy some toys to replace the broken one those words I told you poppa could fix it [priceless] becoming a father changed my life becoming a grandfather completed itEdited 28-Dec-23 09:11am

Some do some don't

Made me have to work harder

I think science is lunacy. Life is what it is. How come no one is talking about Ukraine, Israel, USA terrorism. Things that affect all humanity, not what science, They didnt do a good job on CV. so why waste the time on useless topics

I think that it is inbuilt. They mature or they don't. It all depends on the person.

I believe they do in some way in some cases

They shit about the responsibility!

Bigger responsibility

Better

hopefully to the better

depending how one is raised how good of a dad they would become how I see it

Makes you step up if you're a good man

Some are very good at being dads and there are some that dont change I had the best Dad we did a lot of things together it was great and after he passed away it was very hard I still miss him and its been over 30 years now since he passed away

Some become more empathetic towards those around them & perhaps in general.

Some men mature with the responsibility. Of becoming a father,unfortunely some don't mature.

Each man is different

completely new life, for the rest of your natural life, with responsibilities, for the baby, and baby's mother. Feels great to have children

Some do and some don't, same as every one and everything, the good, the bad and the damned

I think some men change when they become fathers, and some men did not in which all depends on the man and how he react to the life changing situation.

I don't have children. Don't know if men go thru psychologically and physically changes when they become a parent! However, the articles I have read (written by scientists) state that "Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents". Gay parents tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on the average, because gay parents chose to be (come) PARENTS.

what is it supposed to do to us?...you protect your children...you love them and take care of them...nobody is going to hurt my kids...

No idea

Some men become wonderful fathers & it makes them better men. But, unfortunately, some men remain exactly the same or even become worse because they're jealous.

If they are bad asses they will never change!

Depends on the man, but for those who embrace parenthood-those are my idea of real nen!

They learn to participate more with their children and will be more bonded to wife and children. It is an opportunity to grow up and feel gratitude.

Some do ,some stay exactly the same!: