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OCTOBER 29, 2015 | The Jewish Home
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THE BALTIMORE JEWISH HOME
JUNE 17, 2021
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9 Ways Fatherhood is Different Now Than 100 Years Ago M
In 1921, if a father put a roof over his family’s head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that’s just the vacation home.
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In 1921, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and record the whole thing on his iPhone.
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In 1921, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn’t touch Dad’s clothes even if it meant freezing halfway to death.
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In 1921, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, “Wake up, it’s time for school.” Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting, “Wake up, it’s time for hockey practice.”
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In 1921, when fathers entered the room, children rose to attention. Today, kids glance up and grunt, “Dad, you’re blocking my view.”
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1 Way Fatherhood is the Same Now As It Was 100 Years Ago:
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In 1921, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: “David’s at baseball, Sarah’s at gymnastics, I’m at the gym, pizza in fridge.” In 1921, fathers and sons would have heart-toheart conversations while fishing in a stream. Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons’ ears and shout, “WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE…” In 1921, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs, cheese, hash-browns and muffins. Today, it’s Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.
In 1921, fathers told their children, “When I was a kid, we weren’t spoiled like you guys today.” Today, fathers tell their children, “When I was a kid, we weren’t spoiled like you guys today.”
Answer to Riddle: Avi is married to Julie, and they have a new kitchen. Brian is married to Mira, and they have a new bathroom. Charles is married to Laura, and they have a new conservatory. David is married to Sarah, and they have new windows.
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In 1921, “a good day at the market” meant father brought home feed for the horses. Today, “a good day at the market” means Dad got in early on an IPO.
