The Daily Dad Would They Want to Be Your Kid?
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Dec 8, 2025 Are parents more critical at home than in public? Examining this disparity, Ryan highlights how expectations and convenience shape our parenting. He also draws intriguing comparisons from history, showcasing figures like Gandhi and Queen Elizabeth II, who showed kindness outside yet were harsh at home. The discussion encourages reflection on whether our children receive the best of us, prompting a vital look at our parenting practices.
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Treat Your Children As You Treat Strangers
- Reflect on whether youâd want to be your own child given how you treat them.
- Adjust your behavior to show at-home the same patience and warmth you give others.
Kindness Reserved For Strangers
- We often treat strangers, employees, and pets better than our own children.
- That contrast reveals a moral blind spot in how we reserve kindness for outsiders but not family.
Why Weâre Harder On Our Kids
- At home we become stricter, more critical, and demanding of perfection.
- These behaviors often stem from habit, perceived safety, or modeling what we experienced as children.
