Meet our everyday dad, a 52-year-old father of three, who’s found himself in the middle of a family feud, all because of the way he praises his kids! His twins, a 7-year-old boy and girl, share a close bond, often mimicking each other’s interests. But when his son shows interest in a typically ‘masculine’ hobby, our dad can’t help but praise him differently. This doesn’t sit well with his 15-year-old daughter, who accuses him of being misogynistic. And, guess what? His wife agrees! Let’s dive into this intriguing story…
Meet the Family
The Feminine Son
A Shift in Interests?
Praise for the Son, Not the Daughter?
Accusations Fly!
Wife Joins the Fray!
Dad’s Defense ️
A Change of Heart? ❤️
The Apology
Learning from Mistakes
Moving Forward ➡️
A Father’s Journey: From Misunderstanding to Acceptance
Our everyday dad has learned a hard lesson about gender roles and the impact of his words on his children. Initially, he thought he was fostering his son’s masculine identity, but his actions led to accusations of misogyny from his daughter and wife. After some soul-searching, he admitted his mistake and apologized to his family. Now, he’s committed to being a better father and brother, even considering therapy to unlearn his biases. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this transformation…
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“Your daughter was right. This is very misogynistic.”
♂️ Dad thinks daughter shouldn’t be interested in lifting weights. YTA!
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Treating kids differently based on gender? YTA.
“YTA. Misogynistic and toxic. Treat your children equally and support them!”
“YTA. Encourage your kids to find what makes them happy! “
YTA for gender bias. Treat your children equally and fairly!
“YTA. Encourage all your children’s interests! “
Misogyny and toxic gender roles? YTA for dismissing your daughter!
“YTA. Please stop gendering activities. Cooking isn’t feminine. “
Parental misogyny sparks drama! YTA, let your son grow.
“Dude, favoring one child based on gender? YTA. “
Misogyny alert! OP gets called out for unequal praise.
Engaging with kids individually is key!
YTA – Show interest in your son’s hobbies to bond!
Engaging comment: Challenging outdated gender roles sparks family drama!
AITA success story! Embracing self-reflection, gender equality, and improvement!
“YTA You treated your son fine, but your daughter poorly.”
“YTA but your edit shows a lot of maturity. “
“YTA. Your toxic boundaries are hurting your own children. “
