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I only have one child (3.5 years old), but with my own experience as well as what I’ve talked to many people about, Dads basically spend the first 2 years lovin
by dchuk 4y ago
I only have one child (3.5 years old), but with my own experience as well as what I’ve talked to many people about, Dads basically spend the first 2 years loving their child but primarily supporting Mom, because the kid is so dependent on mom (literally physically for a period of time too).
Once you get to 2+ and language starts developing, your bond with the kid will skyrocket. Come up with good ideas for adventures with them and they’ll love you the way you’re hoping they will.
- logifail 4y ago> Dads basically spend the first 2 years loving their child but primarily supporting Mom, because the kid is so dependent on mom (literally physically for a period of time too) FWIW although this might be common, it's not always true. My wife went back to work about four months after our eldest was born (her choice, no pressure from employer), I was working from home - and flexibly - and so I got a lot of quality time with him until he was 18 months and started at daycare. That including us attending the local "mother and baby" group (yes, it was called that) together. After we had two further kids, both of which I also took to "mother and baby" group, they finally renamed the group ;)
- 1auralynn 4y agoYeah I think it's sometimes just about time spent. I have a 15 month old and my husband and he have always had a strong bond because he's around all the time: He works from home, has more flexible work than me, and I have an office 10 min away that I go to.