As societies are growing rapidly, approaches towards parenting – especially fatherhood – are changing. More than ever before, today’s families are more diverse. A typical fatherhood approach used back in the 80s is no more relevant today. Why? Because of the rapid advancements that are occurring in every facet of life.
With modernity, come new approaches. And this demand for fatherhood is no exception. If you ask an older adult about his relationship with his parents, especially his dad, he will tell you that it was a lot different than what he witnesses today. This doesn’t mean that they were doing it wrong. Or, the fathers of today are wrong. None of them are wrong. It is just a matter of time.
But what does it mean to be a good dad? How a father can become a hero or an ideal figure for his kids? Listed below are some unheard tips that will help you in becoming a good father. Let’s go through them step by step:
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Be A Hero For Your Kids
For children, a father is someone who they can look up to from an early age. Since children have limited exposure to the external world early on, they only find inspiration in their fathers. That is why, a father plays a crucial role as the leading figure of the family.
As the first tip for becoming a good dad, shape yourself in a way that your kids will be inspired. They will get inspiration and will follow you. From your outlook and behavior to the way of talking, make sure everything is well-structured. Ensure that you do not show off any toxic behavior in front of your kids.
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Be The First Teacher of Your Kids
Akin to the first tip, this one is also obvious. As a father, it is your responsibility that you teach your children. Teaching your kids does not necessarily mean any educational stuff. Rather, it may be teaching them the right way of speaking to adults, greeting their parents, etc.
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Love Them Unconditionally & Let Them Love You Back
According to psychology, every single relationship in this world is based on conditionality. Think about it: If you go to the workplace, the relationship between you and your manager is conditioned. Sit with your friends and notice the conditions. The point is almost all of the relationships that exist today are based on some condition. Only the relationship between children and parents is the sole relationship that has no conditions.
As a father, do not lose that unconditionality. Make your kids feel that you love them without any ifs and buts. In turn, give them enough room to love you back the same way.