Home / Families / How a Man Became a Dad to a 17-Year Old Who Lives Half a Globe Away Technology does wonderful things, For one father and son, it created a 21st century relationship in the global village. — Society’s understanding of what it means to be a dad has changed significantly in recent years. This reflects shifting attitudes about parental roles, with more men participating in traditional “mom” tasks such as cooking and cleaning—and stay-at-home dads going full-out June Cleaver.