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I just became dad last month. So from more experienced fathers: What are best ways to express love to your family?

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[–] Jakdracula 12 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Time.

Stop hanging out with friends and spend that time with your kid.

Don’t be your kids best friend, be your kids parent.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've definitely had the best friend bit come back on me. I think I would get more respect (Rodney Dangerfield voice) if I acted more adult around them. It's just so much fun to play with them.

[–] Jakdracula 1 points 3 weeks ago

You can play with them, just don’t be their friend, be their parent.