I feel like a whole generation of kids are missing out on positive male role models.

Step up, and pass on the good vibes and knowledge

  • Demdaru@lemmy.worldEnglish
    91·
    26 days ago

    Had that and from personal experience, it didn’t work. I perceived them as just that - extended family, not really someone I’d trust like a parent. I learned from them but it wasn’t…dunno, personal?

    But other than that, I fully agree that children need more than just parents.

    I do not agree that parental figures don’t matter. There is a bond between parents and children that is simply special - however, parents don’t have to be bio parents. Insert screenshot from the post, where one of kid’s parental figures got filled in by an “outsider”.

    • balsoft@lemmy.mlEnglish
      6·
      26 days ago

      I do not agree that parental figures don’t matter. There is a bond between parents and children that is simply special - however, parents don’t have to be bio parents. Insert screenshot from the post, where one of kid’s parental figures got filled in by an “outsider”.

      Ok, I think I phrased it the wrong way. I don’t think it’s necessary for a child to have exactly two parents of opposite genders. I think a much healthier way to be brought up is to be parented by a diverse group of people (maybe 5-10), each with their own identities, interests, and skills to learn from.