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SUMMARY:What does being a Dad mean from the perspective of the family?
DESCRIPTION:A Dad should do this and this and this and\nthis and this…\nIt can be a minefield I found to actually define what it means to be a Dad.\nHave you ever spoken to those most important to you about what the role of\nDad is for your family unit?\nOur research suggests there is still a perception and stigma around what a\nDad should do, and to be honest it’s quite a comprehensive list that shows\nno wonder why Dads are feeling more guilt, anxiety and overwhelm – we are\nexpected to be Mr. Perfect!\nInstead of aiming for perfect (we cannot ever achieve this), I found it helpful\nto set agreements and expectations with those closest to me – my family –\nabout what a Dad could and should be doing. It can become overwhelming\nto be ourselves if we continue to take such levels of expectations from others.\nWhat do our friends expect?\nTo be available socially once a week.\nWhat do our wider family expect?\nTo call three times a week and make sure they get to where the need to be\nWhat do school parent expect?\nTo be there for drop off and pick up and to be and ‘active parent’\nWhat does society expect?\nTo be the breadwinner, overworked, grafting and exhausted?\nIf we continue to look at all the external voices it’s no wonder we get so\noverwhelmed. So sit down with the closest family unit and have an open\nconversation and set expectations around it.\nSet the goal of this conversation to define what a Good Enough Dad looks like\nfor your family unit. It’s a refreshing perspective and the only one that really\nmatters.\n
URL:https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/events/what-does-being-a-dad-mean-from-the-perspective-of-the-family/
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