Most people want to be liked. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, unless your desire to get along with others comes at the expense of your child’s well-being. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, BJ Foster, and Jason Hood tackle the common problem of parenting to please others in today’s episode.
Putting others’ ahead of our kids can lead to feelings of inadequacy and impact your decision-making as a dad. Doing what’s right for your kids can be hard sometimes, but your choices as a parent must mirror your values, even if it causes friction with the people around you.
Today’s Pro Move: Take a moment to stop and ask, “Am I doing what’s best for my kids or doing what makes others feel best?”
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Most people want to be liked. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, unless your desire to get along with others comes at the expense of your child’s well-being. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, BJ Foster, and Jason Hood tackle the common problem of parenting to please others in today’s episode.
Putting others’ ahead of our kids can lead to feelings of inadequacy and impact your decision-making as a dad. Doing what’s right for your kids can be hard sometimes, but your choices as a parent must mirror your values, even if it causes friction with the people around you.
Today’s Pro Move: Take a moment to stop and ask, “Am I doing what’s best for my kids or doing what makes others feel best?”
MORE from All Pro Dad:
10 Things Loving Fathers Do For Their Children
EXTRAS:
Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)
Join nearly 200,000 other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent straight to your inbox.
This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com.
Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.
Get great content for moms at iMOM.com