Children really need both parents. While moms may be able to
handle almost all the tasks, dads are naturally better at handling certain
tasks. Most moms are better at care taking, protection, and nurturing. Besides,
they can certainly also learn how to teach self-esteem and self-value through
attitude, challenge, and determination. However, dads tend to be naturally better
at setting up and facing the challenges that teach confidence and courage. Like
the moms, they can also learn how to nurture, protect, and care for children.
However, learning all the skills is difficult and takes a lot of hard work and
determination. It is easier to recognize the gender based natural talents and
complement each other in the task of raising kids with well-rounded
personalities.
Note: Navigate through the following links to read the entire article.
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Introduction
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Handling Emotions
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Inspiring Self-Confidence
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Handling Responsibility
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Disciplining Kids
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Having Fun
Top Five Ways in which Dads are Different: Conclusion
In our family, these roles are sometimes reversed. I am the one to keep a cool head and respond when they children get hurt while my husband becomes somewhat blinded by emotion, but this article is excellent in pointing out that children need both a yin and a yang. I believe which role goes to which parent is really of little consequence. I’m happy to be able to attribute each of the listed qualities to one or the other of us and know that we are setting our children up for a healthy future, and I am so very proud to have such an excellent father for our kids.