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Current dads who grew up with terrible fathers of their own - how have you done things differently? (self.Daddit)
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Hey Daddit

I'm about to be the father in just a couple more months. My own father, mostly absent, was a raging alcoholic who, in recent years, has made the switch to meth. I have absolutely no concept of being a good dad outside of TV and short interactions with a few of my friends' dad's (though, to be honest, most of my friends have shit fathers as well).

So I'll outsource the question - when do you feel like you're doing better than your own parents? Is it hard when you don't have a good blueprint? Any advice?

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[–] Crayons2Chaos 5 points 1 year ago

Sometimes the best blueprint for being a good dad is simply reflecting on your experiences, remembering the things you went through that really stuck with you the most and making that conscious effort to do better for your own child. The fact that you’re here asking how to do better speaks volumes. Show up for your kid and love them unconditionally.