Being a single parent can be way more difficult than it appears. Especially for men, because they have been wired to think that women are a natural at parenting, that they do it better.
Hence, when one man received full custody of his 4-month-old daughter, he went online on Reddit to seek advice on how to raise her the right way.
Have a look at his post here.
I recently gained full custody of my 4 month old daughter. Single dads of Reddit, what are your tips, especially for raising a girl? from AskMen
Even though his question was addressed to single dads, many people online including women showered him with heartwarming and much-needed advice. Have a look:
1. Sharing interests with her that are stereotypically ‘manly’, like changing the car’s tyres or watching sports.
2. This one is so important.
3. Keep your ‘masculinity’ aside and play ‘fairies’ with her, if needed.
4. Learning how to do her hair!
5. Be a good listener.
6. Educate yourself on women’s issues.
7. Validate her feelings and her nature.
8. Make her realize that she is much more than how she looks.
9. Make an effort to spend time with her.
10. There is nothing called the ‘perfect parent’. So, cut yourself some slack.
11. Do not confine her to traditional gender roles.
12. Try to bring a supportive female figure into her life, like a relative or a friend.
These are indeed some wise advice!