Never thought I'd be the dad who cares about school projects

May 131 min read

10 years ago I was a lazy guy. Minimum effort on everything. Didn't really care about much beyond myself. Becoming a dad forced me to grow up but somewhere along the way it stopped being forced. Now I volunteer at school events. I help with homework and actually take pride when my kid does well. I exercise because I want to be around for them. I've become someone I actually respect. That's new.

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BBrandonRegular3w ago

This is real growth right here. I went through something similar. Kids have a way of making you want to be better, even if you didn't think you cared 10 years ago. What project ended up changing your mind?

KKevinNew Dad3w ago

I love this post so much. It's wild how becoming a dad just rewires you. You go from coasting to actually wanting to build stuff and be present. That energy is going to shape your kids in ways you probably don't even realize yet.

MMike D.New DadMay 13

That's the best kind of transformation though. Becoming someone who actually shows up for the stuff that matters. Your kids are lucky.

MMike R.RegularMay 13

Getting outside with the kids and helping with their projects beats just coasting through life. Sounds like you're doing it right.

BBrandonNew DadMay 13

Being present for school projects and actually caring hits different when you realize how much it means to them. That's growth right there.

DDerek S.RegularMay 13

This is such a good transformation though. Shows how much being a dad changes your priorities. What was the school project that flipped the switch for you?

RRob T.New Dad3w ago

Dude, 10 years is a long time. Whatever shifted for you, hold onto it. Your kids are lucky to have a dad who decided to show up like this.

NNathanNew Dad3w ago

Same journey here honestly. Having kids just flips a switch in your brain about what matters. School projects used to feel like a chore, now I'm actually invested in seeing my kids do well. It's wild how that shift happens.

JJakeNew DadMay 13

Props for recognizing the change and actually doing something about it. A lot of people stay stuck in that old version. Your kids are lucky they get the better version of you.