Connor Beaton and a first-time father discuss why dads should focus on repairing mistakes rather than being perfect. Kids don't need flawless parents, just ones who apologize, show up daily, and fix what breaks. Repair can mend relationships even decades later.
I think about being an emotional provider, and the first thing that comes up for me is the ability to be able to repair. And I do think that part of our role as fathers is to model that type of emotional stability that leads to repair when some type of rupture has happened. How does that look for you?
This is my first time being a dad, and I'm doing my best every day to do better than yesterday. Your kid does not need a perfect parent. Your kid does not need a perfect dad. They just need somebody doing their best. And showing your kids that you do mess up, but the repair, like you said, is just massive. If it happens and you mess up, then just repair it. And I think that means more than anything. I've seen relationships in their 40s get repaired with their parents because of apologies. Your intentions every day and to keep showing up every day is what matters most.
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