Not to be stereotypical, but I think that as a guy and a dad myself I have license to say this: sometimes we’re a touch bunch of nuts to crack. This is why this particular Facebook thread was so interesting to read through, because it was all about what’s going on inside the minds of dads. Here’s what some of the dads of our Facebook community wonder about. In short, we’re a sensitive, caring, thoughtful lot…and maybe we should be more vocal with our thoughts on life, parenthood and trying to make the world the best it can be for the people we love most.
Bryan Daubney: If I was ever really prepared to be a dad. The answer is definitely no. Of course, I don’t think anyone is ever truly ready, but you learn this stuff on the job.
Danny Baggett: What type of country we are going to leave for his generation, and how to tell him “I’m sorry” for our generation f*cking it up so bad for them….it’s a screwed up world for sure.
Zach Jorette: The life lessons I teach my son, is he going to use them? Or How he will turn out. He starts pre k on Monday and I’m nervous because he hasn’t been around too many other kids other than at the park we go to.
Chris Midkiff: If I’m a good enough example for my daughters. Dads, your primary role is to love your wife so your daughter’s know how a woman should be treated.
Jesse D. Marchand: How full time working parents do this? I work part time hrs and make enough that my wife doesn’t need to work and we are constantly busy and exhausted!
Cory Trimble: If I am doing right by them with each and every decision I make. I used to wonder where I was going but now all I wonder is where they are going and if I’m preparing them for what is coming.
Joel Crites: Who left this trash in my car? Where are my socks? Who stole my phone charger, it was right here? What is that noise? Who would do that with toilet paper? Omg, what is that in the sink?
Casey Kelley: The thought of one day sitting down with my boy and having a beer and a man to man talk about life,love,religion, jobs and see what kind of man he becomes.
Christian Sanders: I wonder what my boys’ hobbies and aspirations will be.
Daryl L Jacobs: As much as i teach my youngest (6) why does he do the same things over and over again without even trying to change.
Bud Marks: Am I going to teach him enough to be a good man and a productive member of society.
Adam Camm: I wonder about what my ex does with our children when I’m not there.
Josh Ramsey: If I’m being the best dad I can be and if my own dad is proud to have me as a son.
What do you wonder about? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook.
*Flickr photo by Ian Svendsplass, used under Creative Commons license.