Do you know what kind of dad you are? Are you a tough and gruff Red Forman father, or are you more of a Mike Brady type? Although no dads are perfect, there’s a few levels to consider. Let’s see where you land.
When your child asks for something, do you always give it to them?
How available do you make yourself to your children?
If your child is in their room with the door closed, how do you react?
How much do you rely on your children to take care of you?
Would you rather that your children fear you, or respect you?
A lot of dads don’t like enforcing rules. How strict are you when it comes to house rules?
Sometimes dad does know best, but do you make every single decision for your child?
If you have more than one child, do you try to be impartial?
How committed are you to projects? Do you finish one first before moving on?
How materialistic do you tend to be?
As a parent, how do you view trust in terms of your children?
In your arsenal of parting tools, do you utilize guilt?
Am I A Bad Dad?
Kudos! Revel in the moment, now get back to the kids.
You’re a classic textbook dad. However, don't take it too literally and become stiff as a hardbound book. Loosen up every now and enjoy the moment. Parenting doesn’t have to be about making everything a teachable moment. So keep up the good work, and the “World’s Best Dad” mugs will be rolling in every Father’s day.
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If “Father knows best,” then you know enough… for now.
Sure, there’s room for improvement, but you’re doing the best that you can. Keep up the effort, and make sure that your other jobs don't take priority over this life-long task. Remember to take time for your kids and your family every now and then. There’s no need to panic, but remember: You can’t get that time back.
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There’s still time to straighten up and fly right.
You’re beginning to show some selfish tendencies. Maybe it’s time to reevaluate the things that you value, both in your children as well as in life. You can’t fix the mistakes of the past, but there may still be time to chart a new future. Being a parent is about putting your family’s needs first. It can be a hard, harsh dose of reality, but it’s a lesson well worth learning now. You don’t want to be responsible for $1 million worth of therapy down the road.
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And the Cats in the cradle, and the silver spoon….
Maybe you’ve picked up some bad parenting habits from your own father, but your methods leave a lot to be desired. Your child needs a positive, steady influence in their life. To be that person you should think about taking steps to learning how to parent better.
We’re not saying there’s no hope, but if you don’t want your kid standing on a clock tower one day, or keeping prisoners in a hole in his basement, you may want to consider making a few changes. Look for guidance from your friends or family who are also parents. Better yet, family therapy may be in order. Whether you’re recreating your own childhood, or starting down a bad path of your own, what do you say we break the cycle right here, right now?
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