100% but we shield it from our kids so they don’t worry because, to be honest, the meme is unfortunately accurate and their mental health (and joy, more to the point) is my top priority.
Edit: context dependent. I won’t avoid a cry in front of them at my mother’s funeral if I feel the need. My dad passed before their time.
In general, yes, kids don’t need to know about all the little troubles of adulthood. But when you have a rare situation that makes you incredibly sad, like hearing of a friend passing away, being overburdened by stress at Work, … It’s better that kids know that crying is okay, others can take care of you and you get better again.
Totally. You don’t need to pretend to cry to make a point. I rarely cry but if I do it’s usually a relief to get it out. If the kids are around so be it. I don’t want to pretend to them that those feelings aren’t valid.
Healthy dads cry.
100% but we shield it from our kids so they don’t worry because, to be honest, the meme is unfortunately accurate and their mental health (and joy, more to the point) is my top priority.
Edit: context dependent. I won’t avoid a cry in front of them at my mother’s funeral if I feel the need. My dad passed before their time.
In general, yes, kids don’t need to know about all the little troubles of adulthood. But when you have a rare situation that makes you incredibly sad, like hearing of a friend passing away, being overburdened by stress at Work, … It’s better that kids know that crying is okay, others can take care of you and you get better again.
Ah, the american healthcare system is to blame! /s
Not everyone is as suspectible to crying though and that’s fine
Totally. You don’t need to pretend to cry to make a point. I rarely cry but if I do it’s usually a relief to get it out. If the kids are around so be it. I don’t want to pretend to them that those feelings aren’t valid.