Are “Dad Jokes” The Key To Good Parenting?

For those of us that appreciate good dad jokes rejoice, because you are raising your kids in the best possible way. Let's face it, parenting is NOT easy, and some would suggest that it is harder than ever with the advent of the dreaded smart phones and social media. They have an ironclad grip on our kids to the point that they would as soon lose a limb (figuratively speaking of course) than give them up.

How do we break through all this clutter and distraction? Well, you have to make yourself enjoyable to be around for one thing. Having one on one time with our kids is getting harder and harder to get so you have to make each moment count. Dad jokes can help by making moments lighter and letting your kids know that everything is okay.

This doesn't mean that every interaction with your children has to be a literal joke, it just means that when things get stressful you're there to assure them that you can still find humor in the moment.

There's a new study out that suggests a key to good parenting is:  Humor.  That's right . . . "Dad jokes," being playful and silly, and laughing at crazy, stressful situations.

72% of parents believe humor can be an effective parenting tool . . . and most parents say they use (or plan to use) humor in parenting their own children, mostly because there's more potential benefit than harm.

Not everyone is naturally funny . . . but this isn't performing a Netflix stand-up special.  70% of parents say they would be interested in a course on how to utilize humor in parenting.

Grown adults who say THEIR parents used humor are also FAR more likely to say they now have a good relationship with their folks . . . AND that they feel like their parents did a good job raising them.

The research shows parental humor could be a secret ingredient in "fostering cognitive flexibility . . . relieving stress . . . and promoting creative problem-solving and resilience in both parents and children."

My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, "I always have a few Twix up my sleeve." Now that's a joke any kid will enjoy, but it wouldn't hurt if you happen to have a Twix to hand out either.

(Study Finds)

These guys have the distinction of being named the top 5 DILF’s of 2023. Heck, if you can’t be People’s Sexiest Man Alive, this is a great fallback.
DILFs . . . you know, Dads I'd Like to . . . have fun with. Who are the top DILFs of 2023? Well, the Internet has figured it out.

A new poll got input from more than 26,000 people. Everyone was allowed only ONE vote, but they could vote for more than one DILF. Also, not all of these guys even have kids. They're just, let's say, of a certain age.

Surprisingly these guys are handsome but not in the traditional way. There are no Brad Pitts on the list (although they certainly make the top 20). Not even George Clooney? Nope. These guys are either ruggedly good looking or have a certain quality that appeals to the masses.
Some are super heroes who exude a high confidence level and lead you to believe that like your dad, they will do everything they can to keep you safe.

The other attribute they all share is, they are all smart and so are the characters they play on the silver screen.  None are big hulking dudes that are more brawn than brains.  That is good news for the dads with the proverbial “dad bods”.  To be honest, none of the guys have one but they are not muscle heads either.

One of the DILF’s played a Nuclear Scientist and another plays Dr Who. One plays a dad that is trying to survive a world wide pandemic while taking care of a lone teenage girl who ostensibly becomes his daughter. Again, these guys all play men whose mission is to protect their flock. There’s a certain sex appeal to that type of dad.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzCMRf0NRoG/?hl=en
This 47 year old blue eyed Irishman starred in The Dark Knight as villain The Scarecrow and most played the lead role in Oppenheimer but you might also remember him in Peaky Blinders too.

This 58 year old Danish actor Has starred as Hannibal Lector in the television series and starred in the newer Indiana Jones, The Dial of Destiny. That movie didn't do well but it certainly didn't hurt his career.

This 51 year old Scottish actor is best known for his starring role as Dr Who. He is the 10th actor to assume the character and has launched a very successful career through it. Bonus, he’s now a top 5 DILF!

This 44 year old actor was born in Guatemala and has become a big sensation since starring as a pilot Poe Dameron the Star Wars Trilogy and has been busy playing various roles in countless movies. He’s married and has two children making him a dad in real life.

Your number one DILF IS 48 and hails from Chile. You probably know him best from his role as the very angry dad in the Last of Us. He has also starred as a swashbuckling hero in Game of Thrones. His Latin good looks and nice but not soft demeanor has him on top. His career is taking off, making him a sure bet for more big things are on the horizon.