“D-a-a-d,” she croons, in a voice that is as dulcet and sweet as confectioner’s sugar.

PATERFAMILIAS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM BY STEVEN MCBREARTY

34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 68

My role as paterfamilias has devolved into one simplified, streamlined process—buying things. The former, multifaceted roles I once played—companion, mentor, guide, protector, fall gu…