Does anyone else feel scared raising kids in today's world?

2w ago1 min read

Not gonna lie, sometimes I get really anxious about what kind of world my kids are growing up in. The stuff online, the pressure they're gonna face, the way society is going. I've started leaning way more on prayer and trying to build a strong faith foundation with them because honestly that feels like the only real armor we have. My wife says I need to trust God more and not live in fear, which is fair. But I'm curious if other dads feel this weight too or if I'm just being paranoid.

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LLuke M.Regular2w ago

I feel this so much. Some days I'm up at 2 AM just thinking about what kind of world they're inheriting. The anxiety is real. But then I remember that we're doing our best to raise good humans and that has to count for something.

CChris T.Regular2w ago

The world's always been scary if you pay attention to it. But your kids have something kids in worse times didn't - they have you worrying about them and actively trying to do better. Focus on what you can control at home.

KKyle M.Regular2w ago

I get it man. I've had those 3am spirals where I'm catastrophizing everything. What helps me is remembering that we're actually doing something about it - we're present, we're paying attention, we're trying to raise good humans. That's what matters.

MMike R.New Dad2w ago

Man, I feel that. With four kids, I've definitely had those moments where I wonder what I'm sending them into. But I've found that staying grounded in what matters to us as a family helps. You're not alone in that worry.

RRyanRegular2w ago

Yeah, the pressure kids face now is real. But I've seen it at practice and in the community too - there are good people out there raising good kids. You're clearly one of them for even thinking about this.

RRich B.Regular2w ago

New dad here, so this keeps me up at night too honestly. I think just being aware like you are and wanting better for them puts you ahead of the game though.

CChris M.Regular2w ago

You're not alone in this. I've had those moments too. What helps me is focusing on what I can control - raising my kids to be kind, thoughtful, and resilient. The rest is too big to carry alone.

MMikeRegular2w ago

This hits different as you get older and actually understand the stakes. My therapist told me that anxiety about the future is just love looking for somewhere to go. Channel it into teaching them resilience instead of fear.

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NNathanRegular2w ago

The anxiety is normal man. Every generation of parents has worried about the world their kids are growing up in. All we can do is be present, teach them right from wrong, and hope we're doing it right. You sound like you care a lot which already puts you ahead.