The 10 Dads in Dad Club

**Disclaimer: This is meant to be a bit silly and fun so please don’t take any offence. In no way am I suggesting that we all fit in stereotypical tick boxes. Or to suggest that one or other is better. I personally hate stereotypes that are placed on dad's and parents and hence why there is irony and sarcasm within this post**

I am part of an exclusive Parenting club that I wanted to share with you: The Dad Club

This is the social club that you will find in many different situations.

Not everyone will be aware of it but there are a few rules to this club, rules that I am currently about to break!

1. You do not talk about Dad Club.

2. You don’t talk about Dad Club.

3. Someone yells stop, you’re approached by a Mum then the club is over.

4. Only two or three Dad’s to a club.

5. One club at a time, fellas.

6. Clubs will go on as long as they have to.

7. If this is your first time at Dad Club, you don’t have to join others.

It isn’t that straight forward as you might think; there isn’t a badge or membership card but if you look close enough you will find them in most places.

There is some distinction with them though:

1. The ‘Good Looking’ Dad

The Good looking Dads are the ones that are usually seen surrounded by some of the Mums. They are usually tall, stylish and will address the others in the Dad Club as “Buddy”.

2. The ‘Well Dressed’ Dad

The well-dressed Dads are the most stylish Dads on the Playground, Nursery or Party. They look smart, well-groomed and are usually sporting designer labels.

 

3. The ‘Mid Life Crisis’ Dad

This Dad desperately wants to be the well-dressed dad but through his rush he is also encountering a midlife crisis. He is fairly easily spotted by the way he dresses; ripped jeans that are slightly hanging on his waist that you can see his pants. He’ll also be sporting some “Relevant” t-shirt and fluorescent trainers despite being in his 40s. But if you are still not sure he will turn up in his car with ‘inappropriate’ loud music.

 

4. The ‘Stay at Home’ Dad

This Dad you will often be seen looking slightly harassed and tired. Who may or may not have food smeared down his front from a rather hectic morning. He can bring different aspects to conversations from ‘manly’ talk like sports to more ‘feminine’ topics such as housework.

5. The ‘Pervy’ Dad

This is the Dad who likes to flirt with the Mum’s despite possibly being married. He makes inappropriate jokes to the Mum’s: “Maybe I should ditch the wife and take you out for Dinner?” or “I know a way to put a smile on your face” *Cringe*

6. The ‘Uncomfortable’ Dad

This is the Dad that doesn’t want to be there; he knows he’s entering the Lion’s Den of Mums and is worried what possible conversations that he might get into. He may have had an opportunity to finish work early and his wife has convinced him to pick their child up. Or worse, in picking their daughter up they are now forced to carry the pink glittery bag for them!

 

7. The ‘Scared’ Dad

This poor Dad is the one who is terrified of the women that he is about to meet, his only option through his panic is to desperately look around for any Dad that he can go and talk to; give him a chance to talk about manly things!

8. The ‘Shy’ Dad

This is the Dad that you will usually find on the outskirts of the crowd. He is usually a loner and won’t go seeking others within the Dad club but he is opposed to others from the Dad club going to talk to him. He will do very little other than smile at people who smile at him.

9. The ‘Single’ Dad

Now this Dad appears in two categories:

1. The Single, Stereotype Dad who likes to wear vests, smokes roll ups and is currently auditioning for the next Jeremy Kyle show. You might hear him say “innit nice today, it was well ruff yesterday do u feel me” or excessive use of the word “Mate”

2. The one who breaks the obvious stereotype; dresses nicely, greets his children with a smile and takes a vested interest in their child’s life. But sadly he often gets mistaken for the stereotypical single dad in type one.

Finally,

10. The ‘Sweet’ Dad

This is the Dad that all mums just take a look and go “aww” at. He will pick his child up and give them a cuddle after they have run straight to them. He will ask how their day has been and do so with genuine care in his voice. Ultimately oozes with love that all the Mum’s who see him want to go and shake his hand.

 

Now you may see these Dads separately or in small groups within different situations. It can be rare to see more than 3 at one time unless you are looking at a larger gathering like BBQ’s or Family Parties.

Some may fit into different categories; I, for example, am a mix of numbers 4, 8 and 9:2. I would love to be 1, 2 and 10.

I was also suggested 'Sporty Dad' and 'Competitive Dad', do you think of any others?

So what kind of Dad category do you fit in to?

Do you see any of these Dads in your day to day routine?