Overheard my kids defending me to their friends

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1w ago1 min read

My youngest told his buddy that his dad (me) is the strongest dad he knows because I can fix things and I don't get angry. His sister chimed in that I make the best pancakes. Wasn't trying to listen but man that hit different. All those boring moments of just being present and consistent actually matter. They see it. They're proud. That's everything.

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KKyleNew Dad6d ago

Man, that's awesome. My youngest said something similar about me last month and I honestly got a little emotional about it. Those moments make all the frustrating parts worth it.

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GGreg M.New Dad5d ago

That's the good stuff right there. Your kids are building their own identity partly through seeing you as capable and strong. Those moments stick with them forever.

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BBrandonRegular6d ago

This is the real win. Being able to fix things is cool but more importantly your kids see you as someone who solves problems. That confidence carries into everything they do.

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RRonRegular6d ago

That hits different when you actually hear it. Your kid just gave you a compliment he probably didn't even realize was meaningful, but you know it is.

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