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You Are Only As Happy As Your Unhappiest Child

Feb 12, 2021

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Reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster of watching one child succeed while the other fails, a father shares his experience of not letting his happiness be defined by his children, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in parenting.

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A parent's happiness can be deeply linked to the well-being of their children, illustrating the complexity of parenting.

Empathy should be prioritized over pride in parenting decisions, guiding support through a child's struggles.

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The Happiness of a Parent is Tied to the Unhappiness of Their Child

As highlighted by the story of Jack Harbaugh during the Super Bowl, a parent's happiness can be deeply linked to the well-being of their children. Even in moments of great success, such as coaching teams in the NFL Super Bowl, the potential disappointment of one child can overshadow the joy. This illustrates the complexity of parenting, where the happiness of a parent is often dependent on the emotional state of their children, regardless of external achievements or personal successes.

The Happiness of a Parent and their Children

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“In 2013, two of Jack Harbaugh’s kids were coaching against each other in the Super Bowl. They had led their respective teams to the NFL promised land, achieving success at the highest level of organized football, and now they were going to play the game their family loved in front of 71,000 people inside the Superdome and more than 160 million viewers at home across the country.”

Ryan discusses the predicament of watching one kid fail while the other succeeds, and explains how their happiness can not determine your worth, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.

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