The book highlights the "other child"—the one who doesn't meet standard milestones as quickly as siblings or peers.

Today, fathers roles tend to be defined by the "Five Ps": participator/problem-solver, • playmate, • principled guide, • provider, Florida Online Journals

: Comparing a child to a "perfect" sibling or peer (like Arash in the book) creates deep emotional wounds and can lead to selective mutism or withdrawal.