[Uncle Archy]

What evolutionary advantage is inherent in the practice of spreading our sperm far and wide, then abandoning the children conceived to a less than desireable situation? It is very hard to raise a child well as a single parent. It is done, but the stress can overwhelm both the parent and child.
I think this is another cultural stereotype that should be disposed of, the "manly man sperm donor".

[William James]

"I think this is another cultural stereotype that should be disposed of, the "manly man sperm donor".

I agree with you 100%. It's a stereotype that allows men to rationalize wrongdoing.

[HarmlessLovableFuzzball]

What evolutionary advantage is inherent in the practice of spreading our sperm far and wide

Animal life form, maybe even plants, came into existence on earth (in whatever way) under the assumption that there would be a high infant mortality rate, and that most wouldn't live long enough to reproduce. 'Spreading the seeds far & wide' increases the likelihood that they do.

[steveo]

What evolutionary advantage is inherent in the practice of spreading our sperm far and wide, then abandoning the children conceived to a less than desireable situation?Are you series?

[Mr. Blonde]

What evolutionary advantage is inherent in the practice of spreading our sperm far and wide, then abandoning the children conceived to a less than desireable situation?

In the past a lot of children would not survive. So it was necessary for there to be a lot of children. Survival of the species is a pretty big evolutionary advantage.