Gorgeous, dad-centric Instagram tells dads “don’t babysit, parent!”
The Don’t Forget Dads Instagram account is keen to capture dads parenting in the trenches, with the catch-cry “Don’t babysit! Parent!” That seems like a sensible idea to us – and these photos are making us ugly-cry.
Dads rule
Granted mums would never face the same passionate directive, but we love it that these ace dads are attempting to shake up the remaining few dad-dinosaurs amongst us, urging them to step wholeheartedly into the role they’ve taken on. Grab the baby by the horns, dad! (Or something…!)
This account is more than a reminder to dads to embrace all that co-parenting offers, though. It’s a whole-hearted celebration of beautiful, funny, vulnerable dad moments and a glimpse into parenting, dude-style.
Diverse depictions
The images we see of men parenting are often negative or conversely, cheesy and contrived.
These Don’t Forget Dads more real-life moments, with dads front and centre, are not any of those things. Instead, these shots give us a more candid view of dad-ing, in an arena that’s often crowded with mum-and-kid shots (not that there’s anything wrong with that!)
Don’t Forget Dads are seeking to promote parenting equality – and sharing the load – and capture dads’ delighted, exhausted, committed involvement in raising their kids.
Don’t just take our word for it though, take a peek..!
We love seeing these images and we love catching a glimpse into precious and challenging parenting moments… from a dude point of view.
Thanks, dads! #FistBump
