Fathers Curse
Most people have heard of the mothers curse. It is a simple concept actually. When a mother become exasperated with their child they will say, “I hope when you grow up, you have children that act just like you!” I can say that the mothers curse taught me one thing, “don’t mess around with a mother!” Knowing how powerful the mothers curse is I wondered if there was such thing as a fathers curse.
I have started to believe that a father actually does curse their children too. They are just not as vocal about doing it. As I was growing up I remember thinking that my father knew nothing. I felt that the older I got the less he knew. It wasn’t until I was a grown man I began to understand my father might have been correct about a few things.
Independence
We need this one!
Xan: Dada, get me red block please? (He was polite)
Me: Okay here you go. (I pick up a red Lego)
Xan: No! No! Not that red block….that one! You wrong! (He grabbed the same style but a different Lego block)
Handyman
Band-aids don’t like the fathers curse!By: Robert Nelson
I like to think of myself as a man who can fix things. I actually enjoy having something to work on and consider myself fairly handy. As a stay-at-home dad I don’t just fix things though I am responsible for all injuries that my son might have. The fathers curse has made sure that I am actually not as good as I think I am.
Xan: Dada!! Dada!! I got hurt! I need a band-aid! (Xan had fallen in the floor)
Me: Alright, do you want me to kiss it to make it better? (trying to be thoughtful)
Xan: No! I do it! My kisses make it better not yours! (proceeds to kiss his leg)
Me: Alright do you want me to get a band-aid? (still trying to fix the problem)
Xan: No I made it better! (smiles and walks away)
Intelligence
The fathers curse makes coloring not fun!By: Kate McDonald
Me: Xan, is there anything I can do right? (we were coloring and he wasn’t happy with my color choices)
Xan: No! (I swear he smiled)
Me: Okay….just checking… (shake my head in disbelief)
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The fathers curse did this to me!
When I was a child, I always thought that I might be lucky enough to escape becoming stupid as an adult. I never dreamed that my father might have placed a hex on me. The father’s curse is just as powerful as a mother’s curse. The mother’s curse affects your children’s behavior. The fathers curse in some ways might be worse because it affects who you are. I am already starting to lack independence, intelligence and being a handy guy. I am afraid of what else it might have in store for me.
Check these out!
Be sure to check out what my dear friend, Andi-Roo, wrote. A fascinating and comprehensive companion piece to The Father’s Curse at The World 4 Realz. It is an in-depth look at the insidiousness of the Mother’s Curse. I might just have to write a follow-up on this!!!
Be sure to check out Talking About Infertility Isn’t Easy that I wrote for Like A Bump On A Blog!!
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Don’t worry too much. When Xan becomes truly independent (usually age 15/16) and he’s learned more than he thinks you’ll ever know, you’ll recover your intelligence and be able to guess everything he’s doing since you did it once yourself. But he’ll forever wonder how you knew.
LOL…Sadly, there are times I think he already wonders how I know what he’s thinking before he does something. I have told him a few times, “Don’t even think it son. I guarantee I have already done it at some point in my life and the outcome won’t be good for you!” Now if he would just take that advice some of the time….sigh
Aaron
Love it! As dads, we’re definitely altered over the course of our childrens’ lives, and I have to say I too feel slightly dumber, clumsier, and generally more out of sorts than I did before my daughter was born, lol. *Hopefully* as we lose those things we’re passing them off to our children, maybe by osmosis? Cheers to you, sir.
I always take great joy in knowing that my son someday will enjoy the Fathers Curse. I know he will because I already have placed the curse on him with the help of my own father.
Aaron
LMAO — great post, Aaron! I honestly had never heard of the Mother’s Curse, but my mom sure does enjoy my parenting trials now, so I guess she was cursing me quietly, much like the Father’s Curse. I know my hubz has changed dramatically since taking over the raising of my children — I wonder if he feels more dumb now? I shall have to inquire…
LOL….I wish your husband would be able to answer the question about his intelligence. I fear though it has already been compromised and it is possible he will only babble and possibly drool while trying to answer you. I know that has happened to me more that once.
Since, I have discovered the inner-workings of the fathers curse I have found it is best for to keep my mouth closed. I can also say by keeping my mouth closed I look much better as a Hot Guy or Parent.
Aaron
Xan is right…you are a dummy! LOL…
LOL! Thanks Bruce…Just remember the father’s curse has gotten you too! I only have one child to become a dummy for…
i always take great pride in knowing that someday my son will be considered a “dummy” too. i have already placed the curse him. I asked my dad and he showed me how the curse worked. I made sure it wouldn’t take effect until Xan has his first child and his IQ will automatically drop 5 points every 6 months.
Aaron
Actually Aaron, I look forward to my boys having kids…I think EVERY parent does…from my point of view, it’s simple PAYBACK!
Dude, you are killing me. I don’t think I’ve laughed this hard since, well… 2 minutes ago. ((( I laugh a lot )))
Being a social worker that used to investigate child abuse I try to always maintain a “good sense” of humor! I have seen to much and know life is far to short not too. After all I think I am a pretty funny guy! I always find it funny that my more serious posts are generally (not always) the ones people like the most…..
Aaron