I know this newsletter is all about being a “Better Dad”. However, no matter what you do, some men just do not get themselves to be good fathers. Well, the point is the world is a bad, bad place. So why should you be any good? Besides being good and nice and polite is a sign of weakness, no? Here is a little help from a “bad daddy”.
Let the house be a mess
People who have an organised house are victims of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read “disorder”. What have you got to do with it? Let things be as they are. If they get organised themselves, good. If not, there is nothing wrong with it. Remember, you pay for the mortgage and are allowed to keep your house as you wish. Freedom is your right. Teach this to your kids too.
Be loud, almost all the time
Being loud with people showcases authority. There is nothing wrong with it. Those around you must respect you and there is no other way than showing them who the boss is – yell.
Spend, spend and spend – all on credit
You are just 4 credit cards away from a life fully lived. Ignore those who say credit cards are bad. Fools have no idea the world runs on credit. Bankers have enough money and they will come running to you with great offers. Get a few family cards too and let your kids use them as they want. They must have everything that you did not get in your childhood, right? Be a good parent here now.
House chores are not for you
Firstly, these things are not meant for men. Your job is to eat, sleep and make merry. The rest of the stuff must be left to the women of the house – wife, mom, whoever; you must not care. Just so that I am clear, the rest of the stuff means doing dishes, washing clothes, cleaning and feeding your kids, etc. This is our culture and it must be passed on to your kids.
Your time is your time
Okay, what’s wrong with binge-watching a series? Or playing a game or 5? So what if your kid wants you to play with her. You have an entire lifetime to do that. You slog at work enough and must have some time to let your hair down. This is your “me time”. Make the most of it. Your kid is going nowhere.
Be high always
This is the ultimate trick to be the “worst” father on earth. Being high helps you being good at all the points I have mentioned earlier. It gives you the strength to push your limits. If you get good at this, you’ll be awesome at the rest. So, choose your tipple wisely and be high.
Do not want to be a bad father? Well, just do the opposite of what “bad daddy” said and you will be pure gold in the eyes of your kids.
#Perspective Do I Want Kids? by Vox