10 signs you're a uniquely Singaporean dad
PUBLISHED ONJune 14, 2019 1:00 AMByJoey Lee
It is commonly said that the journey of National Service will turn boys into men. In that case, what about the journey of fatherhood and the kinds of behaviours it brings out?
This Father's Day, we put our dads under the microscope and observe some startling similarities in their demeanours.
Here are 10 uniquely Singaporean dad-like traits we've found, based off some highly interesting water-cooler talks.
1. You have a radar that can detect when Feng Feifei (aka Summon Auntie) is in da' hood
It's like you have eyes at the back of your head. That or you automatically choose the seat that faces the road whenever you're out for a meal with the fam.
2. You have a WhatsApp network with the most 'up-to-date' news that you waste no time sending to your family group chat
... only to be ignored most of the time.
3. You're the designated pest-killer of the family and know where all the Baygon/Once-For-All insect killer/lizard traps are kept
Hell hath no fury like mother-daughter encounters with flying cockroaches.
4. You find yourself switching off all the electrical appliances and air-con units at night because "electricity is expensive"
5. You hide money in various nooks and crannies of your clothes (yes, fanny packs and cargo pants are still in your wardrobe)
And you find yourself passing cash to your kids quietly all the time.
6. Your most natural state will most often be in front of the TV in the evenings, shirtless and snoring away, with [insert favourite channel] playing in the background
You deserve to unwind in your man cave (more like man corner) after a hard day's work.
7. You're the designated driver for the kiddos after your "tiger mom" wife signs them up for enrichment and tuition classes
"Daddy can you come pick me?"
8. You preach tough love - especially when it comes to learning life skills like cycling and swimming
Yes, tough love means you believe in throwing your kid into the pool just to "help them" get over their fear of the water.
9. You're the rubbish bin of the family - especially when your kids are hungry and over order at the hawker centre
Does the various scraps of spinach your toddler refuse to eat make up your two servings of veggies for the day?
10. Your waistline is expanding as your family expands
All hail the #dadbod. Singapore thanks you for your service.
Does this list remind you of your dad? What about a friend who's a dad? Or… horror of horrors, are YOU a dad and nodding as you go through the points?
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Remember to wish limpeh Happy Father's Day!
joeylee@asiaone.com