Economic meets emotional impact" He doesn't just hold a child — he holds a signal.” To every man holding a child — know this: you're not just holding weight. You're holding legacy. This episode dives into what happens when fathers miss moments — not by choice, but because outdated policies and economic pressure make caregiving feel optional. Presents — cribs, diapers, formula — are counted in GDP. Tangible. Transactional. Measurable. Presence — the midnight feedings, skin-to-skin bonding, emotional imprint — is invisible. Intangible. Priceless. Yet often omitted from the economic narrative. Presents feed moments. Presence fuels legacy. But when fatherhood is reduced to purchases, we miss the hormonal dialogue. Presence rewires the child, recalibrates the partner, and anchors identity. That’s cellular vitality. That’s the real "return on bonding.” We expose how outdated policies distort purpose, pass the burden, and quietly erase potential. It’s not just a missed moment — it’s a missed movement. This podcast is brought to you NVisionU. Visit NVisionU.com/VernDix for more information.