Dads Missing Childhood Experiences

“We all understand the value of reading for our kids. What are the dads currently reading for themselves? submitted by /u/Feisty-Juggernaut-50 [link] [comments]”

“So my kids are a rambunctious bunch, they got my ADHD BAD. As my kids got older the spouse and I found it difficult to transition them into a bedtime mindset. Well all the kids believe that Dad is the best story teller (shit my 5 year old went to a public story time at the library, got up halfway through the 3 little pigs and just walked off to play telling the reader "dad could do it better e.e he does voices" lol) so I decided to read them bedtime stories, so every night after work I”

“We hosted a big get-together up here (Toronto area) a week ago, and got to talking about best books to read to kids. PRetty quickly, all the Canadian Dads started referencing Munsch stories like "The Paperbag Princess," "50 Below Zero," and "Mortimer" among others. During this conversation, the American Dads just looked at each other like they were left out of an inside joke and had no context. It soon became obvious that Munsch - although born in Pittsburgh, and an”

“We hosted a big get-together up here (Toronto area) a week ago, and got to talking about best books to read to kids. PRetty quickly, all the Canadian Dads started referencing Munsch stories like "The Paperbag Princess," "50 Below Zero," and "Mortimer" among others. During this conversation, the American Dads just looked at each other like they were left out of an inside joke and had no context. It soon became obvious that Munsch - although born in Pittsburgh, and an”

“Fellow dads, I implore you to go down to the local library and get you or your kiddos a library card. I usually read to my girls every night and lately I've gotten tired of them going for the same books constantly. I took them to the library on my week off and they absolutely went bonkers. I signed them up for their cards and I also got my own. The cards were free and I didn't need to bring in mail to prove my address or anything. And get this. NO LIMITS on the amount of books you check”

“I’m both impressed and… a little scared! submitted by /u/arthur450 [link] [comments]”

“For the first time this evening my kiddo at freshly turned 6 just under a month ago, decided he was going to read the book at bed time, and proceeded to pick up from where we left off “How to Train Your Dragon” yesterday and wouldn’t let me help other than a few words he’d never seen before. I’d call that a win. submitted by /u/brewer01902 [link] [comments]”

“We've read some chapter books, much smaller in scope, but he seems to really enjoy them. I thought to try the Hobbit, I know I loved folding out that map and following along while my dad read it to me. Any advice on what to expect with a larger work like this? Are there parts he may find boring or scary? Prefer editions with more pictures? Also, I couldn't find a copy with the entire middle earth map inside. Does someone know where I can get one, so he can look through it while I read? &”

“I have a 4 and 2 year old and we read to them every night. At least 2-3 books? Sometimes more. They are also read to at daycare multiple times a day. We also read on weekends before lunch often times and here and there in the car if they are getting antsy. We ♥️ books over here!!!”

“I read to my kids almost every night, we go to the library every week, last year my 1st grader did a “library” servey asking “do you like to read, do your parents, read to you, ect he answered no and that he hates reading!!! I was so mad at him and was about to email his teacher saying he Lied!!! But I just let it go, and tried to find better books he would enjoy. He has been reading since he was 4, and well above his reading level! I was just so pissed got teachers thinking I’m a terrible mothe”

“My husband started reading to the kids every night before bed a few years ago. He skipped picture books and went directly into chapter books, starting with The Hobbit. My three year old wouldn't really keep up, but he would lay quietly and occasionally tune in and tell me about it the next morning. We only have boys so things like Redwall, Percy Jackson, The Hobbit, and Warriors were in demand. I'm still annoyed I haven't found a proper "knight slaying dragon" story but the”

“Hey gents I need some help I have a five year old I just can’t get interested in books. I’ve tried so many different ways. I can get her to “read” with me but it just ends up with me reading and her eventually playing with something she finds nearby. How did you get your kids interested in books/reading? It’s happening on its own with my two year old so it’s increasingly frustrating I can’t crack this nut with the oldest. submitted by /u/fritz648 [link] [comments]”

“Fellow fathers…I feel the need to seek your counsel. I know I’ll get flak from some and I’ll respond by saying I already have the books so no additional profit. I’d like to introduce my kids to fantasy like Narnia, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. I’m sure others will come as Ender’s Game sent me into reading in high school. Has anybody introduced these series to their kids and do you have a suggested order? We all know the reward will be watching movies At some point (4/6 y.o. kids). Please”

“Dad of young kids here (3 & 1). Well, after what feels like several, several years of hardly reading any full-length books in their entirety for leisure purposes, I’m less than 100 pages away from finishing one. Made me a little sad/embarrassed that it’s been so long. I used to enjoy leisure reading when I was a kid (Harry Potters, etc), then probably sometime in mid-high school through college I kind of only read required materials. I admit I’ve fallen victim to other distractions (iPhone,”

“Was reading to my 2.5 y/o tonight and after the first 3 books, she offered the 4th. As soon as I saw the cover, I offered to read 3 other books in place of the 1 she requested. The book in question, "Ms. Rachel's: Potty Time with Bean." My 2.5 y/o is 95% potty trained, only using pullups overnight. This isn't a book we need from a messaging standpoint, but she enjoys it for some reason. I simply cannot stand it and would rather read 3 more Piggy & Gerald books (for the 100t”

“Just received the copy of Booby Moon that I ordered. Any pro tips ahead of reading it with my 3yo? I’m very ready for this moment in our journey, but he is definitely not. submitted by /u/tell_me_stories [link] [comments]”

“Dad of a 16 month old bookworm here. She is absolutely in love with being read to, looking through her books independently, and being tickled by the silly sounds of new words. One thing I'm noticing though is that in many of these toddler book series, the Mom is always the default character other than the child. Granted, every series has a "Dad" book, and there are plenty of books dedicated to fathers, but the ones that are not authored with this particular purpose in mind always s”

“I usually read to my older boys (8-10 range) every night as they go to sleep but I’m on a business trip this week. They FaceTimed me on their shared iPad and I read a few chapter of Enders Game until my wife came and got the iPad because they were asleep. I know it’s a small thing but it made my night so much better. submitted by /u/UnrequitedFollower [link] [comments]”

“My boys are 13 and 10 and I have been reading every night to them since they were toddlers. Most recently we have read Wonder, The Wild Robot series, The Princess Bride, The Hobbit and we just finished the Lord of the Rings. When they were a little younger some of our favorites were Me and Caleb, My Father’s Dragon and The Humphrey series (which we read about four times). All of the above are great books that I would highly recommend to any fellow avid bed time story enthusiasts! Now we are look”

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“My son is very particular about the movies we watch, to the point where my wife and I now have a process where we each pick a movie to watch vs him always getting to choose. He is always hesitant at first but typically ends up loving the movies her and I suggest. We’ve done Interstellar, Hidden Figures, the entire MCU in chronological order, and Project Hail Mary. Last night as we were watching Stranger Things with my good friend we were talking about our annual LOTR marathon. HE asked to join u”

“My 4 year old wanted me to tell her the 3 little pigs, gingerbread man, and goldilocks stories in on the car ride this morning. obviously these are classics, so I wondered what new books out recently will still be being read to children for future generations? submitted by /u/Quirky_Scar7857 [link] [comments]”

“Reading to kids is so important and I see why now but oh man, just thinking back to that and how wonderful it was. We read all the books. We started lord of the rings but I think we ended up quitting because we were getting to that age of “I’m way cooler than this” and I regret that all the time. How dumb. I can still picture his chair, one lamp on so it was all cozy and warm. The funniest part was he wasn’t particularly doting on us. But he had a soft spot for Lewis and Tolkien. That much I kno”