Lighthearted Parenting Hack: Dad's Clever Competition Sparks Joy on Reddit

Riley Sundew

Updated Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a uplifting and amusing post on Reddit, a father has captivated the internet with his clever parenting technique. The post, which has garnered an impressive 68.8 thousand upvotes and 348 comments, showcases a father getting out of the car with his two young sons and challenging them with a playful competition: "WHO CAN GO HUG MOM THE FASTEST?!"

The simple yet effective challenge saw the boys sprinting towards their house to embrace their mother, encapsulating a moment of pure familial joy and fun. The original poster expressed admiration for this parenting style, saying, "That’s the kind of future I want."

The top comment by user masteryammy added a humorous twist, reminiscing about a similar childhood experience: "Reminds me of a time when my dad told my sister and I 'whoever can run and get me a beer the fastest is the kid I'm keeping.' I sure do miss my sister sometimes." This comment struck a chord with many, earning numerous upvotes and sparking further laughter.

Other Reddit users chimed in with their own childhood memories and parenting strategies. One user remarked, "I don't have to be the fastest, just faster than the slowest," highlighting a common sibling rivalry. Another shared, "Classic trick to not have to carry either kid into the house. I use it often," showcasing the practical side of such playful competitions.

The post also sparked a discussion about how kids love arbitrary, meaningless competitions. One commenter noted, "One of the things I've learned from raising my five-year-olds so far is that kids absolutely love arbitrary, meaningless competitions. 'Who can put their shoes on the fastest?' 'Who can eat their green beans the fastest?' 'Who can bounce the yo-yo the most times?' She absolutely eats this up like winning and losing is life or death."

This Reddit post not only highlights the joy and laughter that can come from simple family interactions but also reminds parents of the power of playful competition in fostering bonds and creating unforgettable memories.

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alcamar

I don't have to be the fastest, just faster than the slowest

theschizneck

classic trick to not have to carry either kid into the house. i use it often

TheyDontKnowAndYouCantTellEm

Ok, ok, a serious LOL on that. A pause. More LOL. Nice job OP.

Snooj

My older son was a sucker for all these games. My younger son had no truck with them. "See if you can get in the car before I count to three!" "I probably won't."

EmailFail

If you ain't first yer last

Objectionne

One of the things I've learned from raising my five year olds so far is that kids absolutely love arbitrary, meaningless competitions. "Who can put their shoes on the fastest?" "Who can eat their green beans the fastest?" "Who can bounce the yo-yo the most times?" She absolutely eats this s*** up like winning and losing is life or death.

Unitedite

As a kid I was often challenged whether I could go to fetch something and be back in under ten seconds. I don't remember ever realising that it was a ploy but I do remember seamlessly transitioning into playing the same trick on my younger relatives. "TEN, NINE, EIGHT (stop counting until you hear them running back towards the door) FOUR, THREE, TWO.. well done!"

TryHardEggplant

Obviously the dad can't remember which house is his... must be a Replicant.

QuickAndFun

*"told my sister and ME"

Safflower777

So...Dad was running, too? Right?