The podcast discusses how not all dads feel an immediate bond with their children, challenging the portrayal of fatherhood in media. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing and growing the bond between fathers and their children over time.
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Not every father feels an immediate and profound connection to their children at birth, and it's important to recognize and accept this.
The bond between a father and child is a process of growth and development that strengthens over time through presence, investment, and natural evolution.
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The Unique Bond of Fatherhood
Fatherhood is a unique experience for every dad, and it's important to recognize that not every father feels an instantaneous and profound connection to their children from the moment they are born. The portrayal of fathers in films and media can make it seem like all dads have this intense bond immediately, but the reality is that love and connection develop differently for each individual. Madison Wickham, the founder of Total Fat Move, shares his experience of not feeling the intense fatherly bond he expected at his son's birth. However, over time, the bond between them grew stronger, and their relationship is now truly magical.
Building the Bond
It's important to understand that the bond between a father and child is not solely based on immediate feelings or love at first sight. Some couples may experience love at first sight, but many do not, and that doesn't make their bond any less special. The key is to focus on building the bond over time, rather than expecting it to strike like an epiphany. It's a process of growth and development, where the bond between a father and child becomes stronger with each passing day, week, and month. It's about being present, investing time and effort into the relationship, and allowing the bond to naturally evolve into something truly special.
"Every father is different, yet when we hear the descriptions, or see the portrayals of fathers on film, it can feel like we’re the only one who is different. Every other dad, apparently, felt an instantaneous and profound connection to their kids from the moment they first held them."
Not all dads feel the fatherly bond at the outset of their child's life—Ryan explains this feeling in today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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