The Difference Between Moms and Dads
It's true there is a big distinction between mothers and fathers. Be it good or bad, we are wired differently and are going to be different parents for that reason. There are many parenting situations that a mothers will handle differently than a father. Here are a few:
Bed Time: It is late and mother decides she is going to go to bed. She first picks up toys in the living room, folds the blanket and places it neatly on the couch, goes into the kitchen and starts the dishwasher, sets the coffee pot to brew in the morning, wipes the counter off, puts the laundry into the dryer and puts out the kids clothes to wear in the morning. She finally makes it to her own bathroom where she spends 15 minutes on her pre-bedtime routine before finally lying down.
A dad decides that he is going to go to bed. He gets up, brushes his teeth and goes to bed.
Going to the Park: Moms pack some sweet snacks, some salty snacks, some healthy snacks, water, sunscreen and a jacket. Before leaving, they'll run back in the house and grab a heavier jacket just in case. She texts three of her mom friends to see if they can meet at the park.While watching her son play at the park, she posts pictures of him on social media and makes more mom friends.
Dads take their son to the park. He plays with him and then sits on a bench to watch him play.
Parenting Dilemma: If moms aren't sure what to do, they'll start by calling their own mother for advice. Next they'll try their sister to see what she says. They'll then text their best friend and maybe even a group text to their 5 closest mom friends. A post on social media follows to see what a hundred other moms would do.
A dad will sleep on the parenting dilemma and make a decision.
Birthday Party: Moms can agonize for weeks about where to have the party. They'll scout every party store in the metropolitan area looking for the perfect theme and invitations. Moms will invite all of the family, neighbors and friends. She invites even more neighbors as not to offend anyone. She buys, makes and orders enough food to feed all of Texas.
A dad texts some people the day before the party, buys some cake and ice cream and enjoys the party.
While mothers can be neurotic and fathers simplistic, neither should change a thing. No one is doing this parenting thing better than another. Children benefit from having both types of parents in their lives.
Bed Time: It is late and mother decides she is going to go to bed. She first picks up toys in the living room, folds the blanket and places it neatly on the couch, goes into the kitchen and starts the dishwasher, sets the coffee pot to brew in the morning, wipes the counter off, puts the laundry into the dryer and puts out the kids clothes to wear in the morning. She finally makes it to her own bathroom where she spends 15 minutes on her pre-bedtime routine before finally lying down.
A dad decides that he is going to go to bed. He gets up, brushes his teeth and goes to bed.
Going to the Park: Moms pack some sweet snacks, some salty snacks, some healthy snacks, water, sunscreen and a jacket. Before leaving, they'll run back in the house and grab a heavier jacket just in case. She texts three of her mom friends to see if they can meet at the park.While watching her son play at the park, she posts pictures of him on social media and makes more mom friends.
Dads take their son to the park. He plays with him and then sits on a bench to watch him play.
Parenting Dilemma: If moms aren't sure what to do, they'll start by calling their own mother for advice. Next they'll try their sister to see what she says. They'll then text their best friend and maybe even a group text to their 5 closest mom friends. A post on social media follows to see what a hundred other moms would do.
A dad will sleep on the parenting dilemma and make a decision.
Birthday Party: Moms can agonize for weeks about where to have the party. They'll scout every party store in the metropolitan area looking for the perfect theme and invitations. Moms will invite all of the family, neighbors and friends. She invites even more neighbors as not to offend anyone. She buys, makes and orders enough food to feed all of Texas.
A dad texts some people the day before the party, buys some cake and ice cream and enjoys the party.
While mothers can be neurotic and fathers simplistic, neither should change a thing. No one is doing this parenting thing better than another. Children benefit from having both types of parents in their lives.
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