Should a Man Ever Cry in Front of His Children?

Question

I am really embarrassed that I posted this. But I won't delete it. I'm off to work and read the story at the link below by Chris Rose a local journalist who is kind of our sanity saviour down here. I'll admit to a brief private sob. But life has to go on.
http://www.nola.com/living/t-p/index.ssf?/base/living-6/11568300538830.xml&coll=1

Answer 1

I can't believe it, You bunch of so called MEN.
My daughter and I talked about some very sensitive issues last week and we both cried. I am not saying bawl like a baby when the bills are due but you'll kill yourself if you hold it in. it's called being a real Man....Geez you bunch of ahnolds

Answer 2

I think it would depend on their age and how they handle their emotions. For example, if they were from about the age of two to 7, I don't think it would be a good idea. You would also have to take into consideration how they reacted to certain situations, like when their dog died, or when something that they cared about was taken from them and never to return. Did they handle it good? Were they indifferent to the situation? However when they got old enough to understand. Showing them that everyone needs to cry sometimes, shows them that everyone has feelings. Which in turn will help them to recognize their actions or how they make others feel. It ends up being a good lesson. So yes, it's alright for a man to cry in front of his children.

Answer 3

properly i think you will possibly evaluate me being out of line because of the fact i'm no longer a guy. yet i'm able to respond to this question even if if i'm a girl. I certainly have cried many circumstances in public interior the final 12 months. I certainly have many motives to cry, one being i'm in love with somebody whom i'm no longer with and it hurts to work out or pay attention them. basically yesteday I wept overtly in front of a lot of human beings. it truly is not anymore gentle for a girl to cry in public than it truly is a guy. I cope with this many times and the only whom i'm crying over can look genuine at me and notice me crying besides. it truly is belittling and embarassing yet i won't be in a position to help it......

Answer 4

Seeing a parent upset to the point of tears is very traumatic to a child. But if it happens that a child sees it, I would think that later the parent should find an opportunity to explain to the child that it is a normal human function. Children think of their parents as invincible, and Dads especially as tough-guys. It's important to reinforce that we Dads get upset too, and not just at scolding time. And if they laugh, spank them good a couple times. Just kidding...about the spanking part.

Answer 5

Yes! It shows that even men cry... everyone is human and have emotions. It's OK for a man to cry. I loathe the fact boys are brought up believe that they are wussies for crying. They have feelings just the same. Nobody should be forced to bottle it up.

Answer 6

I was brought up never to cry and to take everything in, but my experiences through out life have led me to believe that it is ok to cry, it shows that you are human and that you have feelings. Unfortunately it is too late for me, just by holding my emotions I have become numb. Best of luck!

Answer 7

WHAT!? of course not! be a man, for christ sakes, and if things are so very bad, hide your indecent behaviour.

children need someone strong to rely upon, and that should be the father, and if the pillar cracks, the children will be damaged,or if older will lose respect


instead of wasting time crying, fix the problem

Answer 8

You'd be doing your kids a huge favor by letting them know it is okay to express your emotions in a healthy way.

Answer 9

Yes. It shows them that it is okay to have feelings, especially ones that hurt. I wouldn't do it every day or get radically upset in front of them, but sure.

Answer 10

I think it's important for them to see him cry so that they understand that it's okay not to always hold their emotions in. If they are taught to hold in their emotions they will grow up filled with anxiety and stress...