Dads Need More Love
by Tara Pringle Jefferson
I’ve written previously about how much my dad means to me and I always write about how my husband is also the World’s Greatest Dad and how he can handle things just fine.
But so often when we look at the parenthood, it focuses so much on Mom. Just look at the magazine industry: Parents, Parenting, American Baby. None of that says “Dads not welcome” but if Dad is mentioned it’s usually in an article giving Moms advice on how to “deal” with him and his ways.
Eh, forget all that. I’m not ashamed to say that I think my husband is the better parent. He’s more patient and more fun. He tickles the kids until they’re all out of breath and he comes home with treats “just because.”
He knows when we’re low on diapers and more miraclously appear before I can even fix my mouth to ask him to run to the store.
He drops our kids off at daycare and picks them up to bring them home. He does our daughter’s hair and he’s our son’s barber. He hooks us up when we go to Sam’s Club and he is able get them out of the bathtub and into pajamas in record time.
Dads deserve more respect.
Moms, get out of your own way sometime and let the man work. He might not do everything the way you would, but sometimes, if you give him enough space, you’ll see that his way is actually better. (Don’t shoot the messenger!)
Our kids deserve to see their Dads as equal partners, to see what a strong, capable man looks like. Give them their due!
Fellas, own your role as a dad. Be confident.
BMWK family, do you think dads get enough love?
Tara Pringle Jefferson is a freelance writer and blogger living in Ohio with her husband and two children. Visit her blog, www.theyoungmommylife.com, to read more of her observations about life, motherhood and love.
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