The Daily Dad There’s a Reason You’re So Raw
Oct 27, 2020
The conversation dives into the emotional vulnerability that parents often face, especially in today's world. With touchstone moments like stepparents adopting their stepchildren and military parents' heartfelt surprises, the hosts illustrate how these acts can evoke deep feelings. They explore the reasons behind our heightened empathy and urge embracing these raw emotions as a sign of strength. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and connect over the shared journey of parenting and compassion.
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Emotional Vulnerability of Parents
- Parenthood makes people more emotionally vulnerable.
- It forces active engagement with the world and personal feelings.
Touching Parent Videos
- The Daily Dad Instagram features videos of emotional parenting moments.
- Examples include step-parent adoptions, gender reveals, and reunion videos.
Forced into Love
- Comedian Michael Ian Black observes that kids force parents into an active practice of love.
- This often happens whether parents are emotionally ready or not.