Someone Started A Debate On When One Needs A Father, And Netizens Shared Their Stories

Lucky are those who have received the support of their parents throughout their lives. Having good and caring parents plays a vital role during the upbringing of a child but their presence is also needed at all stages of our lives. Both mother and father nurture our lives with proper values and serve as our support systems. Some are closer to their mothers, whereas some can share their thoughts openly with their fathers. There are also people who are close to both their parents.

Parenting is not easy and living up to the children’s expectations is a difficult task. But be it childhood or adulthood, the ones who have a close bond with their parents want them to be by their side. A father plays a more important role than just being a provider in a kid’s life. A father is someone that a child idolizes and looks up to for suggestions when things get difficult or confusing. A father is considered the strong base in a family whose guidance is very important for a growing child as well as a grown-up one.

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In the context of parenting, a person on X (formerly Twitter) emphasized that a person needs their father more in adulthood than in childhood

A supposedly 20-year-old X user (@Messy_meeeee) posted a thread on the micro-blogging platform speaking about the importance of a father in adulthood. The user stated that a father’s support is more important in adulthood than in childhood. A part of the tweet says,

“In my 20 years of life, I have come to the realization that a person needs their FATHER more in adulthood than in childhood…Adulthood is the time when you need someone to support you, someone standing behind you, offering warm comfort,”

The post ends with,

“…Adulthood is a critical time when the presence of a father is highly valuable,”

In my 20 years of life, I have come to the realization that a person needs their FATHER more in adulthood than in childhood. Some people might disagree with me, but adulthood is the time when you need someone to support you, someone standing behind you, offering warm comfort 1/2

— M.i.n.a.h.i.l (@Messy_meeeee) July 28, 2023

a person who puts their faith in you, and loves you unconditionally. I know that no matter what happens, there is someone who stands by you. Nd you observe the changing behaviors of people around u. Adulthood is a critical time when the presence of a father is highly valuable 2/2

— M.i.n.a.h.i.l (@Messy_meeeee) July 28, 2023

Well, the tweet started a full-blown debate about Father’s presence in our lives.

Here is what netizens have to say about this,

I have indeed experience this..I mean it’s like i have started to know my father now, if I am working late he comes and says today too much work ? If I am sitting without lights , I can sense the concern, forcing me to eat extra chapatis and gossiping about office, doing taxes

— Sweety 🪐 (@CosmosHalley) July 28, 2023

This is so true! I had never realised the importance of my dad’s existence in my life until I started living on my own. Sometimes, dads dont get enough credit.

— Banoffee_Pie (@syedashehrbano2) July 29, 2023

This is sooo true. A father introduces his son to the world of men. When a child knows that his father will be with him, no matter the situation, it builds a sense of confidence, security and stability. When you don’t have a father, at some point in life you will feel lonely 1/2

— . (@mbiamssw) July 29, 2023

I can relate to this so much! I literally discuss everything with my father and sometimes I think what I’d do if he wasn’t there for me. He’s so tired at times but he still manages to listen to my rants and offers me the best advice possible. I love him sm!

— Urwa (@UrwaNaeem02) July 29, 2023

This is true but if that figure is absent during childhood then it is likely u won’t accept that support and comfort from them. I think a father is equally important in both childhood and adulthood.

— INDIGO ⁷ (@mygildedboy) July 28, 2023

This is so true. Adulting is hard and there are times when you find nothing to love about yourself, but your parents still make you feel like the most imp person in the world 🙂

— Prerna (@_PreScribbles) July 29, 2023

You will always need him. Both stages are important in their own way, in childhood they transfer you values and give u a sense of safety that u need to be able to grow up. In adulthood, they help you establish who you want to become and shape you.

— kanzy.kassem (@KanzyKassem) July 29, 2023