Trying to be the dad my kids need to see

DanNew Dad

14h ago1 min read

Man, I've been really convicted lately about how my boys watch everything I do. Last week my oldest asked why I was getting mad at other drivers and then we were heading to church. That hit me hard. I'm realizing I can't just tell them to have patience and kindness if I'm not showing it in real situations. Been trying to pray more about my temper and actually live out what I'm teaching them about faith. It's humbling but necessary. Anyone else struggle with this gap between what you want your kids to believe and how you actually live day to day?

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PPhillip M.New Dadjust now

Same thing happened to me last month and it's been rough but also really clarifying. When you realize they're basically little mirrors of your behavior it changes everything about how you move through your day.

BBrandonNew Dadjust now

This hit different for me too man. I realized my oldest was copying my road rage when we were driving one day. Now I'm way more conscious about what I'm showing them, especially when they think I'm not watching. It's actually been good for me as a person.

AAntonioRegularjust now

Being convicted about it is actually the right place to start. A lot of guys just don't even think about it. The fact that you're wrestling with this means you're already the dad they need you to be, or at least you're trying to be.