He’s Delivering A Message To Dads Everywhere That It’s Time To Step Up
When it comes to raising kids, the responsibilities between mothers and fathers are vastly different, with moms taking on most of the burdens.
However, a lot of progress has been made to balance the load. Younger generations of dads are becoming more involved and placing a stronger emphasis on the importance of being a present father.
Many fathers are proactive and engaged in household matters and caring for their families. They know the name of their children’s pediatrician and are devoted helpers with everything from meals to math homework.
But unfortunately, that isn’t the reality for some folks, even today. Often, mothers still report that their husbands aren’t pulling their weight, so they have to do the bulk of the parenting on their own.
A TikTok creator and dad named Jeff is delivering an eye-opening message to all dads out there about stepping up and being better parents.
He was prompted to make this video after dropping his wife off at the airport to go on a girl’s trip for a week, leaving him alone with the children.
His wife’s departure made him think about all the helpless husbands out there whose households fall apart after just one day without their wives, much less an entire week.
Luckily for Jeff’s family, Jeff isn’t one of those husbands, but for the men who do fit this description, Jeff is giving them a much-needed wake-up call.
First, Jeff says that if your wife has to leave you instructions on things like what to do after picking up the kids from school or how to carry out the nighttime routine, you’re probably not involved enough in the lives of your children.
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You might think there’s no point in learning their nighttime routine because your wife is the one who usually does all that anyway, but that philosophy is precisely where your problem lies.
Don’t just step back into the sidelines when your wife returns. Instead, create a new normal by actually participating in your kids’ activities. After a few practice rounds, you’re bound to get the hang of it.
Next, if you don’t know how to make dinner for your family, you better learn. And we’re not talking about elaborate five-course dinners, either. Just whip up some basic meals that include all the major food groups.
And, finally, don’t call her to complain about stuff your kids are doing while she’s busy on a work trip or trying to enjoy her vacation. Chances are, she already knows all about it because she handles it every day.
“They’re going to be annoying, they’re going to whine, they’re going to do something stupid. Don’t bug her. Just deal with it yourself unless it’s something major,” said Jeff.
“If you lack the basic life skills to take care of yourself and your children for a week, you should probably check yourself and be more involved.”
https://www.tiktok.com/@jeff_given/video/7164185423433026862
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