Like yeah I roughhouse with them and watch cartoons but I also pay the mortgage and the car insurance so technically I'm like a half parent at least right? She just shakes her head at me. Help.
My wife says the same thing lol. But then the car needs an oil change and suddenly I'm the responsible adult again. The mortgage comment hit different though, that's the real dad energy right there.
Dude the roughhousing is exactly why they think that. You're doing both at the same time and they can't tell the difference. My kids literally asked me why I get to stay up late if I'm supposed to be in charge.
This is the eternal dad struggle. You handle the boring stuff nobody sees and then play video games with them for 20 minutes and you're somehow the irresponsible one.
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The car insurance comment is so real. That's when they suddenly realize you're not just a bigger kid with better snacks. You're the one keeping everything running.