My kids think I’m a complete fool. You’d think that would sting a bit, but surprisingly, it doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, I actively embrace it.
I feel incredibly lucky to have partnered with a guy who can solve complex math equations in his head and recite the entire periodic table like it’s a nursery rhyme. Why is this a blessing? Because when my third grader brings home math problems that leave her scratching her head, I can effortlessly reply, “Just ask Daddy.”
He can easily play the part of the clueless dad, but that’s just his disguise. A few weekends ago, he turned our kitchen into a mini science lab “for the kids.” He was like a child in a candy store, launching paper airplanes across the room using nothing but fishing line and a balloon. There was no school assignment involved; he was just being a great dad out of sheer boredom.
Science fair projects? No problem. Calculus, algebra, trigonometry, physics… “Daddy will be home soon. Want to see Mommy juggle until then?” The best part? I hold a Master of Science degree, while he does not. Life has a funny way of working things out.
When Dad isn’t around, I turn to the next best source—good ol’ internet. “That’s an excellent question, sweetie… why not look it up online?”
One time, I read a non-fiction book to my kids about the sun, that big glowing orb in the sky. I thought I was fostering their curiosity by choosing a learning book from the library. Instead, I ended up spending days fielding questions like, “Mom, if the sun is going to burn out, what will happen to Earth? Don’t we need the sun to survive? When is it going to burn out, Mom? Tomorrow?” Now they’re scared, and so am I. Why? Because I have no clue when that giant ball of gas will kick the bucket, and I regret ever opening that book in the first place.
From now on, I’m delegating all such inquiries to their father. If they want to know what time school starts, where their shoes are, or the difference between “seen” and “saw” in a sentence, they can come find me.
Ignorance truly is bliss. Pass the wine, please.
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Summary
In parenting, sometimes we play the fool for our children. Embracing this role can lead to entertaining moments and unexpected insights. As we navigate questions and curiosities, it’s okay to lean on our partners or external resources for guidance. Ignorance can be blissful, especially when you have a glass of wine in hand.
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