Out of curiosity — what’s the reasoning behind children taking the father’s name instead of both, if one is already at the point of egalitarian conduct as to have the woman keep her own name? Is there some complicated American legislation which makes that more convenient? Or is it just a remnant of the olden days,…

Hmm, I’m puzzled as to how this is a conundrum — but having been raised in a Nordic, socialist country might have something to do with that. I grew up with two parents who at this point have been together for over 30 years, married for over 20. My mom has her name, my dad has his, and my name is composed of both their…