More dads wiping butts, reading with the kids

Dads are more involved with their kids than ever, according to a government survey released Friday. Most dads are doing everything from helping their toddler use the toilet to helping their teenager with algebra.

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Of dads with kids younger than 5, 90 percent bathed, diapered, helped them use the toilet or got them dressed at least several times weekly. Over 90 percent ate meals with them several times weekly, and about 66 percent read to them at least several times weekly.

Of dads with kids aged 5-18, over 90 percent talked to their kids about their day and ate meals with them several times weekly. About 66 percent helped them with homework, and 50 percent took their kids to activities.

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