Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Having Fun

Moms teach kids to stick to a routine while dads inspire them to be more flexible. Goofing off seems to come easier to dads. Watching dad feel free enough to be wacky, without concentrating on schedules or on how long it takes food to cook, can be a valuable lesson for kids. Moms still bear most of the burden for making sure the house is clean, dinner is on the table, and the kids are on schedule. Dads teach kids to take life less seriously and have some serious fun.

Dads are different in the way they nurture and express their affection, and kids love it. For example, a dad may play in a puddle with his kids—it's his way of telling his kids that he enjoys their kind of fun because he loves them.

What do dads often do with kids different from mom? They go outside and play ball, build a model or some furniture, repair a car, play a computer game, wrestle around on the floor, and help kids find creative approaches to tackle their homework. All of these activities, if done with compassion and respect, build a child's self-confidence.

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Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Having Fun

Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Conclusion