Because the societal norm is for a mom to take care of a child, there is a certain pressure that exists as a dad caring for a child. In this case, I don't think it's a gay/straight thing but something I suspect many dads out there have experienced.

If your child is crying, taking a tantrum, or fussing in any way, there can be sometimes looks or comments implying that the child "needs mommy." The simple reality is there are times when kids are unhappy for brief periods (I think the mommas will back me up on this one) and it can be for any number of reasons. During these times, you have to be a magician and keep pulling from that bag of tricks until you find the one that works. In actuality, moms are no better equipped than dads are in meeting those needs. However, we are societally programmed to assume men can't possibly know what to do.

This has an interesting side effect. When you're out in public and your child is behaving like the Gerber baby, dad is treated like a hero for being "capable" of keeping the child safe and happy. In these moments, you are getting praise that would not typically be bestowed to a mom because it is simply "expected" of her. However, when the child is having more of a Rosemary's Baby kind of moment, you're patronized for being "just a dad."