Being a Father in 2025
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The 7 Lies They Told You About Being a Good Dad
The 7 Lies They Told You About Being a Good Dad
Let’s rip the bandage off. Being a father in 2025 isn’t about love. It’s about loss.
Loss of voice.
Loss of control.
Loss of dignity.
Because while the world claims to celebrate “good dads,” it actually rewards lies, silence, and servitude. Here are the 7 biggest lies they told you:
1. “If You Stay, She’ll Stay Too” You were told to be present. To be loyal. To show up. So you did. You stayed through the fights. Through the cold nights. Through the passive-aggressive silence. But guess what? She still left. And the courts still took her side. Because staying isn’t security anymore. It’s just a stage for betrayal.
2. “If You Love Her Right, She Won’t Cheat” You gave her everything. You loved her. You supported her. You protected her. But love doesn’t stop entitlement. She still wanted “space.” She still flirted for attention. She still claimed she was “unfulfilled.” You gave her peace. She missed chaos.
3. “If You Work Hard, Your Kids Will Thank You” You missed birthdays to pay for tuition. You skipped sleep to keep the lights on. You carried weight they’ll never understand. And when they grow up? They remember who made pancakes. Not who paid rent. They post “happy Mother’s Day” tributes— And forget the man who sold his life for their future.
4. “If You Co-Parent Peacefully, She Will Too” You tried. You texted calmly. You sent gifts. You respected boundaries. She? She poisoned their minds. She used them as leverage. She turned parenting into warfare. And now your kid thinks you abandoned them— because her story was louder than your effort.
5. “If You Show Emotion, She’ll Appreciate You” You opened up. You cried. You shared. She called it weakness. She used it in arguments. She mocked you behind your back. She told her friends, “He’s too soft for me.” You weren’t being vulnerable. You were handing her ammunition.
6. “If You Stay Married, You’ll Keep the Family Together” Wrong. The family only stays if she’s happy. One bad mood. One new coworker. One therapy session that blames you for everything… And she files for divorce— With full custody, alimony, and a side of reputation damage. You stayed faithful. She stayed calculating.
7. “Being a Good Dad Is Enough” No, it’s not. Not in this world. Not when the system is against you. The culture is confused. And masculinity is on trial. You can do everything right and still lose your kids, your house, your savings—your sanity. Because in this generation? Being a good dad doesn’t protect you. It only makes you more visible when they come to collect.
Final Word:
Be a Father—But Be a Smart One Love your kids. But protect your seed.
Document everything.
Build with clarity, not emotion.
Because the system doesn’t reward your loyalty. It punishes your silence. And no matter how “present” you are… One lie, one mood, one courtroom—and you’re erased. So stay strong. But stay wise. Because modern fatherhood is not for the naïve. It’s for the men who lead with vision, protection, and backup plans. — ELONAIRES
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