3 Reasons Why We Love Dads

Being a parent is a hard task that demands constant alertness and continuous focus. Each parent has a different role, and kids love them for different reasons. Today we talk about the traditional roles that make dads so loveable. We also explore the unique relationship they develop with all of the kids depending on the sex of the child. Dads are adorable, dads are cute, and surely we all love them.

1. They are the providers
   The role of the parents in the family is vital, but not both genders have traditionally shared the same roles. Men are usually linked to the materialistic needs of a family. This is a stereotype we have carried for centuries and does not change in the blink of an eye. While, as a society, we try to eliminate the stereotypes, how people perform in their social roles in everyday life can be comforting and reassuring. In many cases, dads provide a feeling of security for the rest of the family, implying that it is their role to provide financial stability. This way, the rest of the members have the luxury to focus on their particular needs and be stress-free when it comes to how they will survive. Not all social classes share the same values regarding the roles of the genders. It seems that the poorer people usually have this attitude regarding who will bring the money to the table. Western societies especially seem to distance themselves from this attitude since education teaches the opposite lessons.
2. They are the protectors
   Protectors are very important for a family. Another traditional role for males is the role of the protector. Fathers are encouraged to adopt a profile that wants them hard and dominant. We may think we have gotten over this stereotype, but this is quite far from the truth. Men go to the gym to build their muscles and generally want to be strong and look strong. The interesting part is that we see this happening more in the west than we see in the east. This is because men in western societies are not given the opportunity to prove their masculinity, perhaps because society tries to eliminate stereotypes. This leaves men with the anticipation of proving what they have been taught to prove by previous generations. Since not many opportunities are available out there, taking care of their appearance is the only solution. One could argue that men only try to be fit, but how both genders approach fitness is solid proof that it goes far beyond health.
3. Their relationship with kids of both genders
   Last but not least, men have a particular role when bonding with their kids, regardless of their sex. If the child is a boy, the father is more likely to act as a role model for the child. The young child looks at his father and sees the similarities they share compared to the mother. As they grow old, the awareness of their sex increases and their father is the most important person they can compare to. At this point, the father needs to be approachable, so the kid will not be frustrated that they will never become as successful as their dads.
   If the kid is a girl, the dad is expected to develop a special bond treating the girl like a princess. Often dads do not like to punish their female kids because they do not want to hurt their feelings and leave this role to the mother. With girls, dads can express a more tender side of themselves and have someone to spoil. It is also pleasant for them to have a baby girl and see it growing up with the love they are about to provide. Therefore, we often see grown-up girls who keep a special bond with their fathers and honestly love them. In any case, it is finally important to clear out that men, just like women, want to find some space where they will be allowed to be sensitive and playful without this being misunderstood and frowned upon.

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