Ryan, on today's Daily Dad Podcast, discusses how parents of previous generations missed out on being present for their children's births and the demands placed on fathers and mothers now. He emphasizes the value of being present in children's lives.
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In the past, fathers often missed out on being present for the birth of their children and had limited interaction afterwards, but today's fathers have the opportunity to witness the birth and actively participate in their children's lives.
The expectations placed on modern fathers are not burdensome punishments, but rather an incredible gift, allowing them to be actively involved in their children's lives, witnessing their growth and development on a daily basis, and experiencing the joy of loving and caring for their kids.
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The Importance of Being Present for Your Children
In the past, fathers were often not present for the birth of their children and had limited interaction with them afterwards. However, today's fathers have the opportunity to witness the birth and be actively involved in their children's lives. This is seen as a profound and rewarding experience, contrasting with the practices of the past.
The Gift of Parental Expectations
The expectations placed on modern fathers are not burdensome punishments, but rather an incredible gift. Fathers today have the privilege of being actively involved in their children's lives, witnessing their growth and development on a daily basis, and experiencing the joy of loving and caring for their kids. This gift is one that previous generations of fathers may have missed out on.
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The Value of Being Present in Your Children's Lives
"You read an old book and it’s pretty common: Dads didn’t used to be present for the birth of their children. Sometimes they weren’t even in town—they’d heard about it in a letter or a call, and not meet their own kids for days or weeks or months until after they were born... Things are way different now. A lot more is demanded of fathers and also of mothers. It’s hard, but also… what a gift!"
Ryan explains what those parents of previous generations missed out on on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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