I agree that it is not the norm at all. I may dispise my ex for our relationship issues and feel he made a horrible husband, I however do feel he is a good father and our child would be missing an essential part of her life without him. As divorced parents we both have faults and our bad points, as well as our good points. In all honesty, our daughter is growing up extremely well rounded and strong due to both of us being totally involved in her life and well being.