Father’s Curse Revisited
My great friend Andi, over at The World For Realz.com, wrote a thought-provoking response to my post the “Father’s Curse.” In her article, “Mother’s Curse,” she stated the obvious I might be wrong! It was so enlightening that I actually felt I needed to do an in-depth study to find answers and possible solutions to this complex problem, “Could I, a mere man, be wrong?” Is it true that the mother’s curse is worse that the father’s?
Could I be wrong???
Andi, Andi, Andi…..
How vaguely true this could be ….vague you ask? Vague in the fact that any self promoting man will never admit this. The father’s curse does not allow us to become wrong! The facts I did not discuss readily about the father’s curse are trade secrets! I have taken an oath never to discuss the intimate details of the curse openly.
The things I do because of the father’s curse!
Andi might be correct about a few things but there is most definitely one thing she has failed to see about the Father’s Curse
You see, as a man,
you were always destined
to become somewhat dumb as an adult
whether or not you had kids.
I am a man and a father. I know that we might be destined on becoming dumb…. but how true is that? You see the father’s curse has one advantage, it places a layer of protection against remaining “dumb” with other adults. The curse does not protect a father from children thinking they are dumb.
Men are often accused of acting dumb by others. The curse gives extra credence to the “sympathy factor” (sad, lost puppy dog eyes.) Adults are often overwhelmed by the naïvety of the man and the man is forgiven easily for a dumb act.
I am not bad….just misunderstood!
The world without curses
1. Curses actually keep absolute balance between parents and children. A father can send a child to their room because he is “dumb.” A mother will punish because she will never be right.
2. If there were no curses a child would never have incentive to leave home. It is even possible we might not complete any potty training until a child is 18.
You never escape the father’s curse
It doesn’t matter if you have children or not, the curse will follow you. Men will always be thought of as dumb by children. Women will continue being wrong in the eyes of a child. The curse’s will not allow anyone to escape unscathed.
The one joy men and women the world over can focus on is that children will grow up and be influenced by the curse’s. After all, someday parents could be grandparents and we can send grandchildren home with lots of good information!
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I’m not 100% sure you haven’t given away more to the dark side than you should have but probably the manual has been updated a lot since my daughter was that young.It”s all in a good cause I suppose so keep up the sterling work.
David,
Where were you when I was writing this post???? I could have used you my friend. You could have warned me of the seriousness of giving away to much information. The Father’s Curse handbook enforcement patrol is now looking for me. I might have to enter the witness protection program and learn Italian….yikes!!!!
Aaron
Okay, I can’t even argue that circular argument. Mostly, I will admit, because you have a HANDBOOK. That’s fkn awesome. Mothers don’t have one. We have stink-eye. You have indeed given away much, friend. I will keep all my fingers & toes crossed that the Father’s Curse Enforcement Patrol leaves you in peace. I worry for you. But mostly? I love your hat. That’s the best takeaway here: an awesome hat, on a guy recently voted as a hot dad, standing on one foot having just kissed (or about to kiss?) a sock monkey. Score: one for Andi-Roo for helping bring about this conversation, two for Aaron for (1) being right, & (2) that hat. I’ll get you next time (* striking my fightin’ pose *)…
I look forward to any rematch with you in the future. I fear though I might be blogging in Italian before long. So, do you speak fluent Italian? I don’t and I am currently looking into language courses online. The enforcement patrol doesn;t mess around with this type of stuff and I think I might have stepped on a few toes with this post.
The father’s curse is older than the wind and before long I might be “Gone With the Wind” if I can’t get them to give me some breathing room.
LOL…I don’t think I have ever posted pictures on this blog with me and my hat (actually hats…i have a couple) I am just a fun, loving, boot wearing, cowboy hat, big belt buckle, stay-at-home dad, type of guy….(okay I might have a little bit of an accent too)
I have had a few people tell me I sounded nothing like what they thought I would. I was informed I should sound more like a teacher or professor ( I am not sure whether to be insulted or thankful)
Aaron
There’s actually a handbook on this stuff? Then it must be true. No wonder my 6-yr-old thinks I’m wrong about everything. This parenting business just got a whole lot more complicated.
P.S. I’d love to see a vlog of you actually kissing the sock monkey. It would make my day.
Amberr,
I apologize that you were not informed of the Father’s Curse Handbook. I can’t give you anymore relevant information from it though. I already am having a little trouble with Father’s Curse Enforcement Patrol. I had 3 large goons show up at my house today. They were asking if I knew a dadblunders. I told them I had never heard of him……yikes! Hopefully I won’t have to put to use any of the great traveling tips i have learned on your site. I might be learning Italian in the near future otherwise……
Aaron
I just got over the curse of the Bambino. Now this!
LOL…
As long as you have the Father’s Curse Handbook (you should have received one from the welcoming committee once your first child was born) everything will work out. It will answer all questions and become one of your most valued possessions!
Aaron