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Embarassing Dads are good for Teen Health
He may be Britain’s first ever individual diving world champion. But like teenagers the world over, Tom Daley is not immune from the curse of the embarrassing dad.
Fresh from victory, the 15-year-old schoolboy was ready for the post-competition press conference.
What he wasn’t expecting was a question from his clearly emotional father Robert. ‘I represent Tom Daley, I’m Tom’s Dad,’ he said as the cameras spun around. ‘Tom, can you give me a cuddle?
Are embarrassing Dads really that bad?
Here are my thought on the matter that were quoted in the Yorkshire Post.
“While Tom Daley may have been a tad embarrassed by his father’s outpouring of emotion, one thing is for sure, embarrassing dads are a good sign. An outpouring of emotion from a dad shows he is interested in his child, that he cares enough to embarrass himself and further more that the relationship between son and father is intact and special. An embarrassing dad is something to be celebrated because it shows a level of communication with a child that goes far beyond ‘how was your day?’” .
“Often in a family the emotional stuff is left to the mother, but a father that can show emotion and connect at a deeper level, and yes, be embarrassing at the same time, is a great role model for any teen. Particularly a world class diver who needs to keep his feet firmly on the ground.”
So what do you think are embarrassing dads a good thing and what did your dad do to embarrass you?
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Oh yeh, being a numpty is good food for the soul and it leaves it’s mark (for the better) later in life. My dad did (and still does) so many embarassing things but I see his enthusiasm for life, his decision to be happy and to let it out. It hurts more to contain it. My little ones are 4 and 9 and I reckon they already know there will be times I will embarass them, not deliberately but simply because I’m a goof ball now. Gives them times to get used to the idea!
Dan
You are a shining example of an embarassing Dad
Sarah
I am going to make my daughter (15)read this tonight. Lauren believes she has suffered years because of the “embarrassing Dad” syndrome. I knew all along it was in her best interest but just could not put my finger on why.
I will be laughing all the way home to see her tonight. In fact, I am already chuckling.
Tony how funny
My Dad was really bad I am not even going to go into the birthday party and the kilt situation.
Let me know how it does….
Embarassing Dad’s rule in my book!