There is a fine thread between having a child and being a dad . Since pregnancy, men perceive the world differently, if you are reading this magazine, IT IS A BIG STEP!
DAD DAD OR ENGAGED? That is entirely up to you. Answer this test and find out if you are a “PAPASAUR” on the verge of extinction.
1.- HOW DID YOU PLAN TO HAVE A CHILD?
A. After several years of being married they decided.
B. They interrupted the contraceptive method and decided to give life to a being, fruit of their love.
C. We had to get married because of the baby!
2.- WHEN YOUR COUPLE GAVE YOU THE NEWS THAT YOU WOULD BE DAD, YOU …
A. You were speechless; all the expenses that would entail (and sacrifices) appeared in your mind.
B. You hugged her, kissed her belly and began to live with her every stage of pregnancy.
C. You asked him: “What weren’t you taking care of yourself?”
3.- IN APPOINTMENTS WITH THE GYNECOLOGIST, YOU …
A. You pay but don’t go in: these are women’s and doctors’ affairs.
B. You like to see how the baby grows and clarify doubts with the doctor.
C. You think you do not need to accompany your partner to the reviews.
4.- WHEN YOUR CHILD WAS BORN…
A. You entered with a camera to record to remember the moment.
B. You came in to support your partner and see your son born.
C. You do not enter because you think that “it is women’s things”.
THE FIRST WEEK OF THE NEWBORN YOU LIVED IT…
A. The worst week of your life, you didn’t sleep and you didn’t understand why she cried so much.
B. You are understanding and identifying the types of crying for your baby, you are getting to know him and you alternate with your partner to feed him and you give him a bottle.
C. It was always clear to you that your partner will take care of everything.
6.- YOUR PARTNER IS NOT HERE AND YOU MUST CHANGE THE BABY’S DIAPER:
A. You pay the neighbor to do it.
B. You change it without a problem because you have done it before.
C. You never change it and wait for your partner to return.
7.- HOW DO YOU SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF YOUR CHILD?
A. You take him to early stimulation, swimming and baby karate … He urges you to be the best because according to you he is a genius!
B. You let it grow at its own pace, you are on the lookout and it is you who helps it to know the world.
C. You think his mom will educate him.
YOUR SON HITTED ONE OF HIS COMPANIONS AT SCHOOL, YOU…
A. You congratulate him and tell him not to stop, that if they hit him, hit him.
B. You explain that violence does not fix anything; that it is better to make amends.
C. You slap him and tell him that next time it will be worse.
ANSWERS MOST OF…
TO
PAPASAUR INSIGHT
You have a child, but you are oblivious to its development and we must tell you that you are out of this time. The parents of now become involved with their children and partner despite the work, you must understand that your family needs you as unconditional support and, above all, so that you embrace every step they take together.
B
HAPPY DAD
You are engaged. You practically “got pregnant” with your partner from the first minute: you appreciate, suffer, enjoy every step of your child … You are on a good path, keep making the most of it, find out and support your partner so that your family and child are emotionally strong: your child is worth it.
C
DAD DENIED
You don’t get it out of your head that the child is not yours, perhaps nothing will make you think otherwise, but close your eyes and remember: how did you live your childhood? Maybe your dad was distant or violent with you, but is it worth repeating the pattern? Think that you have a great opportunity in your hands to do something great.