The Daily Dad

It Feels Good to Get Them Things

May 5, 2020

02:09

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Exploring the experience of fatherhood and the constant demands that come with it. Finding fulfillment and joy in being needed and of service to their children.

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Quick takeaways

Being a dad means willingly serving and meeting your kids' needs, just as Hemingway and Tom Hanks expressed.

Finding joy in serving your children demonstrates your commitment to their wellbeing and happiness.

Deep dives

The Value of Being Needed

Being a dad often involves constantly being needed by your children, whether it's running errands or fulfilling their requests. While it may sometimes be annoying, it's also a privilege to be relied upon and be of use to your kids. This serves as a reminder that being a dad means willingly serving and meeting their needs, just as Hemingway and Tom Hanks expressed.

The Fulfillment of Meeting Your Children's Needs

2min

"Sometimes it can feel like being a dad is just an endless series of errands. It’s the call from the bedroom that they need a glass of water. It’s the call from college for you to come to take them shopping for something they need for their apartment. It’s the running around town getting soccer cleats, or picking up concert tickets, or bringing them the homework they forgot. "

Ryan discusses how to change your perspective when you feel like you're becoming your kids' butler.

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