Thank you for not caring about your kids

[Citlali]

I know this may sound harsh, but the best thing an irresponsible parent can do for a child is stay away. That way there won't be recurring wounds to heal, especially if he is this flaky.

 

I think you're doing well in having your son, at least, spend time with a male he respects and with whom he gets along well. It will definitely help in making up a little bit for his father's absence.

 

 

In terms of evolution it makes perfect sense; with the insemination of the female, the woman is guaranteed to bear a child with his DNA. More than that is not evolutionarily in the cards.

 

This isn't always the case even among primates and monkeys. Helping the female out can also help guarantee that his offspring will survive and pass on his genes. Heck, there are even certain species that are monogamous for these reasons. Nevertheless, you are absolutely correct. In general, this is the case. This is indeed why the female has to be extra choosy, so that even if he leaves she is at least left with the offspring of an extremely fit male. That's his gift. His sticking around would only be icing on the cake.