The Daily Dad You'll Always Worry
Aug 19, 2020
Fatherhood often feels like a journey through worry. The insightful discussion highlights how natural it is for dads to fret about their children's safety and choices. Using a poignant analogy from Obama, the conversation emphasizes managing these anxieties to support both kids and parents. Balancing concern with logic can help navigate the ups and downs of parenting, making the journey a little less daunting.
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Parenthood as Externalized Heart
- Being a parent means carrying your heart outside your body, vulnerable within another person.
- This vulnerability is amplified by their capacity for poor choices.
The Inevitability of Parental Worry
- Worry is an intrinsic part of being a parent.
- Whether children are near or far, the form of worry may change, but its presence persists.
Managing Parental Worry
- Don't let worry paralyze you or your children.
- Keep worry in check, use logic and reason to assess its impact on their growth and learning.