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The importance of keeping your word to your kids

2w ago1 min read

My old man was unreliable. Said he'd pick me up and didn't show. Said he'd help and forgot. I promised myself I'd be different. Even small things. If I tell my kids I'm taking them somewhere on Saturday, that happens no matter what comes up unless it's truly an emergency. Your word is your honor. Your kids remember every promise you break and every one you keep. Don't be the dad who's too much like the men you didn't want to be like.

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MMiguelRegular2w ago

Breaking that cycle takes intention. My dad was similar and I've made it a point to actually write things down and set phone reminders if I need to. My kids know they can count on me and that's everything.

AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

Real talk, breaking that cycle is one of the hardest and most important things we can do. Respect for recognizing that pattern and choosing different.

PPedroRegular2w ago

This is everything. My dad was the same way and it messed with me for years. Good on you for being the dad you needed.

AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

This hits different when you've lived it on the other side. The fact that you're conscious of it now means you're already doing the work. Kids remember the promises kept way more than they remember promises broken.

MMarkRegular2w ago

Your old man's mistakes are actually your superpower as a dad. You know exactly what NOT to do. That's a gift to your kids even if it came the hard way.

DDerekRegular2w ago

Your old man did that to you and you're making sure your kids never experience that. That's real strength right there. Following through on the small promises builds the big trust.

MMiguelRegular2w ago

This hits different when you grew up with an unreliable parent. I'm doing the same thing you are - making sure my kids know that if I say I'm going to be somewhere or do something, I'm doing it. It's not always easy with work stuff, but it matters.