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reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 11:40 AM by neOrevolutionist
reply to post by NuroSlam


Happy Father's day brother.

I can only imagine what you have to endure sometimes. I consider myself fortunate to have a four year old boy. I can only hope that I would be as "manly" as you if I started getting the makeup treatment.


reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 02:00 PM by drkylefletcher
reply to post by NuroSlam


You're a real dad.

So many fathers and for that matter men, in general, take the societal branding with the hot iron of instilling values thousands of years in the making, without taking the first thought of how their emotions, actions, and words effect the world around them.

I have a daughter and son. My son is a little melodramatic and my daughter growls and yells a lot. I let them be who they are, and don't try to change this obvious reverse in gender roles.

You get a star, good sir.


reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 02:17 PM by projectvxn
reply to post by GAOTU789


Always start on the bottom and work it all the way to the top(making sure all the hair makes at least some contact with the iron). Hold for AT LEAST 30 seconds, then pull down slowly(be careful not to pull hair).

Thicker curls are easier.

I have nieces...

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On topic:

OP, you're a great father. Don't listen to the malcontents here who'd rather raise unhappy little automatons than a little girl or boy.

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reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 02:24 PM by Deebo
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by NuroSlam


Happy Fathers Day! It takes a real man to be confident in different colored nail polish while brandishing a Tinkerbell wallet! It's no wonder you get dates. The clarity of your love for your daughter glows through your post. Any mature and confident woman would be attracted to that.


True, but good luck to him if he gets pulled over, explain that one to the cops!


Deebo


reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 03:00 PM by gabby2011
reply to post by NuroSlam



hmmm..me thinks you like the attention you get when you go out, otherwise how would she "know" to ask to go for a walk to the store? Teach your daughter some valuable lessons while you still can...you're raising a spoiled princess.

#1 you don't have to always be focused on what you are wearing to be a real woman

#2 men generally don't wear too much of that sparkly stuff, and toenail polish,so it would be best for her not to expect them to.

#3 getting too much negative attention for what you are wearing at the store is not a healthy way to get "some kind" attention for a male or female.


reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 03:16 PM by 0288796
Originally posted by gabby2011
Originally posted by Shawny2222
That is wonderful. I wish more fathers were as involved with their children. One of my friends has a little girl and her father just sits on his butt all day. Or if he leaves the house, he never takes her with him. She is constantly asking him to play with her and he is constantly turning her down in not-so-nice ways. When she needs help with her homework, he yells at her about how stupid she is because she doesn't understand the subject. Personally, I don't think the fathers role is given enough credit like a mothers role. It is important to have both parents.


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It sure is important to have both , but I don't think a father has to regularly get a pedi and mani,,with sparkles in the hair to be a good father. There are plenty of ways a father can be there for their kids, as well as be a good role model.

Helping kids with homework,encouraging them to study ,and read is important, and talking to them about what they want to talk about, are all important tools of parenting.



I absolutely agree with you!

I would not doubt for a second that the OP loves his daughter with all his heart. I also know I would never allow my daughter to do those things to me. It's cool for him because it's part of his personality. I will shower her with love, attention, and respect....but I will do it in a way that is fitting for my personality. The "real me" doesn't wear makeup and painted toenails, etc. I want her to love the "real me", not a cartoon character. OP I'm not calling you a cartoon character. I'm stating that I would be one because dressing like that is not ever a part of my life, nor ever will be.

ETA: I just reread his last sentence in the OP. So we're not real men if we don't let our daughters paint us up like women? Is that what you're trying to imply?
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reply posted on 19-6-2011 @ 03:47 PM by gabby2011
reply to post by 0288796


ETA: I just reread his last sentence in the OP. So we're not real men if we don't let our daughters paint us up like women? Is that what you're trying to imply?


I sort of got the jest of it in that way. I hope not.

Having fun occasionally with your kids,and being a kid yourself is healthy, but to let the child feel they have control over everything during play time, and then to march the father off to the store at will seems to be letting a 6 year old have way too much power. That's why I'm thinking the dad secretly enjoys the attention ,and the weird stares ,or he wouldn't so willingly go along with it..especially in pretense of being some kind of great father for doing it. That is not great parenting to me , and adults who "let "children call all the shots are actually doing them a grave error.



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