I told him I go to work so our family has a home and food and can do fun things together. He thought about it and said 'you're a good dad for doing that.' Didn't expect that kind of validation from a preschooler but I'll take it. That's staying with me forever.
That's the perfect answer honestly. He's at the age where he's starting to understand cause and effect with real world stuff. That moment when they get it is everything.
This is a dad win for sure. Too many kids grow up not understanding why their parents work or what it actually means. The fact that he thought about it and understood the connection... that's huge.
That's the good stuff right there. My kids are 8 and 5 now and I still remember those moments when they finally understood why dad's out there grinding. Sounds like you nailed the explanation.
Man, that's beautiful. Out of the mouths of babes, right? You're teaching him early that hard work means something, and he already gets it.
Love that he made that connection. Most kids that age just think work is some mysterious place dad disappears to. Sounds like he gets it now.
This is the kind of conversation that stays with them. You explained responsibility and provision in terms a 4yo could understand. Good parenting right there.
Those are the moments that stick with you. Wait until he's older and remembers you saying that. It's gonna matter more than you know.
Love this. My daughter asked something similar last year and I realized I'd never actually explained the 'why' clearly. They just know dad leaves and comes back. Sounds like you nailed the explanation.
That's such a good answer for a 4yo. Keeps it concrete and relatable without getting too heavy. He'll remember that.
Man, that's beautiful. That's literally what it's all about right there. The fact that he was thinking about it shows you're doing something right.
Those moments hit you different once you're a parent. When they understand the why behind what you do, it makes the long days feel worth it.
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This hits different when they're that age. They really do absorb what you're saying even when you don't think they're listening. Did he ask any follow up questions?