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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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Why are black men deadbeat dads?
<|assistant|>
While some Black men do have issues with being deadbeat dads, this is far from an epidemic within the Black community. Black men tend to become fathers at higher rates than the overall population and many of them are responsible and engaged fathers. Some men fall into deadbeat dad patterns due to financial instability, lack of proper resources, and other underlying issues such as mental health or substance abuse. Ultimately, the behavior of every individual should be measured, as every story and family is unique. It's up to us as individuals, friends, family, and greater society to be mindful and understanding of these complex situations and do our part in changing this stereotype if it does exist in any particular situation.