#PenguinDad
Parenting is always a two-way-street but we hardly ever see dads discussing it passionately, being part of forums or even at times remembering the sections of the class their kid’s study in. Or is it that, the dads don’t want to be in the limelight?
#I feel at times dads are not given due credit for their parenting roles and that’s why some of them shy away. Dads today, are changing and they are more involved in parenting than they ever were. Recently, Flipkart changed this perception with their campaign #PenguinDad – through a short film which then resulted in a #PenguinDad movement across LinkedIn with dads changing their profile pictures
If you are a regular on LinkedIn, you will notice that from this 14th of March a lot of professionals, CEOs have been changing their profile picture from a professional suit and tie one to one of a happy moment spent with their kids joining the #Penguindad movement. They are proudly showing off their Dad-side and why not? It’s a huge part of who they really are. A person is not separated from his personal life and family. In fact, a committed father will only prove how good and loyal he will be to the cause of the company he works for.
It has been proven through studies and some of you might have seen that kids whose dads are more involved have an advantage both socially and academically — over children with distant or no relationships with their dads.
It’s wonderful to see this shift in dad roles happening and #Penguindad (s) embracing their parenting roles with enthusiasm. To cite some examples from my life. A close friend moved away from the country as she picked up a job and his husband stepped up to raise the kid single-handedly and has been doing so over almost a year till they figure out when they can all move together. My husband pitches in each time I have to travel. It also means he gets to bond with his kids more during that time.
When there is a shift why not embrace the same and encourage others to do the same?
There is a need for us to celebrate the #PenguinDad as he is defined by more than just his job. I urge you all reading this post to join in this movement by changing your display picture to one with their kids in order to inspire and stand by every #PenguinDad out there. If you are a wife please tag and urge your husbands to join in too. If you are a coworker or a boss, inspire your colleagues or subordinates to join in.
All you have to do is change your display picture to one with your kids and update your status message to this.
“I am changing the SMALL picture to help change the BIG picture.
I am a #PenguinDad
To know more about this movement and to see it gaining momentum just search for #PenguinDad on LinkedIn Search to find more!
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It is nice to see so many dad’s take the step forward and be active in their kids lives.
True, it’s heartening to know!
This got me tears 🙂 I am away from parents since 2 yrs after marriage. I got nostalgic for the childhood memories.
This post is an eye-opener to all who say dad’s just work and don’t care for their kids!
Aww. Yogeeta, hugs to you.
I’m getting happier with dad’s role in parenting! Good to have Penguin dads.
While I agree that a generation back dads had very limited role in bringing up kids, mostly, nowadays things have changed and dads are sharing responsibilities equally with moms
TBH, as a kid I wanted to stay away from my parents.. because they wanted me to be perfect.. in studies n everything and I was beaten harshly for mistakes I didn’t even do.. like a neighborhood friend who plucked a flower from our tub.. it was normal to hate them… i had 0 communication with them and my dad only talked to me before a maths exam and because I was weak in maths I usually got thrashing just the night before the exam and went to sleep crying instead of studying… I dont have a single good memory of my childhood with my parents… Although I know now how much they loved me.. but it feels good to see the dads and parenting Changing today!
Hugs to you. This is so heartbreaking to hear. Sometimes parents don’t realise the mistakes they are making. They are human too.
I hope you can forgive them and move on. I hope everyone reading this can learn from your experience.
I wish every dad become a #penguindad. Loved the great initiative and your take on the same.
Dad’s do a lot in their own sweet ways! I love the favt that many dads are actually taking the drivers seat when it comes to taking care of children! Kudos to the hard working dads
New age dads are indeed bringing in the change. Although I would say that there have been many dads in the earlier generations too who have ensure that they take an equal responsibility in raising their kids.
Wonderful post. Yes, daddy does many things for kids but all credit goes to mommy always. This post is a eye opener .
Its a very great initiative. I can totally relate my dad by reading your this article. My dad’s weekend is all for me only. And every day he make sure that he should have atleast 30-40 minutes conversation with me about my day. No matter how much exhausted he was after his 8 hr job.
So sweet Roshni :).