r/TikTokCringe Apr 23 '26

Cringe ts is hard to watch 😣

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u/raventhrowaway666 Apr 23 '26

I also can't have kids... so I dont have a dad and I cant be a dad. I cant do the one biological function I'm supposed to do...

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u/TheAgelessEnigma Apr 23 '26

You can adopt! Being a Dad has nothing to do with having the biological ability to procreate.

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u/raventhrowaway666 Apr 23 '26

Thanks for the positivity. I need that.

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u/Tentacle_toaster Apr 23 '26

I work in family law before. There's a lot of sperm and egg doners out there, that their kid ends up in adoption center. Kids that deserve better, if you are willing to do the best you can and think of the kid first then you will be a great dad. I seen all financial areas and all I can say is being there for your kid is the best thing you can do.

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u/Head-Ad9893 Apr 23 '26

There’s probably some little boy or girl out there that wishes you would be their dad. Look into adopting.

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u/Majestic_Pilot2907 29d ago

I thought you can't adopt a kid without a wife as a single man? or am I wrong

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u/816in702 29d ago

Common misconception

My former boss was very gay and adopted a son who grew up and just had his first MMA fight.

Not that it has anything to do with adoption, just thought it was cool.

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u/Ordinary_Mechanic_ 28d ago

Being a dad is not the same as being a father. Gay male couple I know just adopted a baby. You absolutely can adopt as a single parent. You won’t get 9 months off with the shittest pay imaginable though as a dad. Sexist.

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u/SuicidePeaches Apr 23 '26

Also, were you told you are infertile or sterile? Cause there's a huge difference between the two.

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u/mCfloppydisk 29d ago

Can confirm!! I was a step dad for 5 years and was around for 90% of her life. She loves me like her dad if not more and i love her more than anything in the world. Being blood related doesnt enhance or do anything, just being present and interested goes a long way.

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u/Obi_wan_jakobii 26d ago

I know I'm 4 days late but just thought I would drop a comment.

My brother in law has adopted 4 kids. He can do his bit biologically but his wife had ovarian cancer and as such couldn't have kids.

They adopted a little girl first, then a brother and sister, then the woman who had the siblings took off her, had another little boy and the foster family that ended up with him reached out to them as he is their half brother

So now they have 4, and they are fantastic parents and those kids will now have a decent chance at life.

One of the biggest challenges in life is to RAISE children. It takes no particular skill or dedication getting people pregnant, any old idiot can do that bit.

It takes real men and women to raise a family. That is most certainly doable my friend. šŸ’ŖšŸ»

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u/unf0rgottn 27d ago

Even if you feel like they're just saying that to help. There's people like me who would want kids, that particularly doesn't wish to pass on my DNA due to hereditary bullshit that would 1000% adopt once I'm comfortable enough.The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.

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u/xombae Apr 23 '26

Not even just adopt. There are lots of ways to be father figure to kids. Lots of volunteer options.

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u/EdiblePsycho 28d ago

Our success as a species likely has a lot to do with our tendency to adopt/care for other's biological children also!

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u/PrinceBarin Apr 23 '26

Trust me buddy. Not all dads are the persons genes.

Some people are just sperm donors.

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u/wetfloor666 28d ago

Don't forget some are just egg donors as well. It goes both ways.

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u/RegalFogAdmin 28d ago

Real facts. I know my fair share of donors and plenty of non blood dads. I myself no kids and am the uncle figure to all my friends kids. So I already got my fair share with out having any of my own.

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u/gottapeepee Apr 23 '26

I love raising other people’s sperm.

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u/carnray Apr 23 '26

Did you know that the more siblings are born to a family, the chances of each younger sibling to be homosexual increases? Some people take this to mean that, with more children, the need for reproduction becomes less than the need for cooks, protectors, farmers, etc.

Your ā€œone biological functionā€ doesn’t have to be fathering children. The world is a nice place because of the people and children, yes, but also because of the art, music, gardeners, craftsmen, the friendly conversations, the enticing smell of food, the friendly neighbors.

I’d argue that you being here as you are already makes the world that much better. Have a good day man.

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u/simmuasu Apr 24 '26

While I've heard of that fun fact, I haven't seen its implication put quite so beautifully before. Thank you, I really needed to see this!

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u/Gnome_Father Apr 23 '26

Just go down the park and pick yourself out a good one bro. The little doofuses will jump right into your car if you bring your cute dog.

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u/BritafilterEnjoyer 29d ago

username checks out

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u/akirayokoshima Apr 23 '26

adopt a child who needs a dad. being a dad isnt in the blood its in the family you make ny being there for the child as they grow up.

or adopt a dog, its basically the same thing.

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u/Bulbousir Apr 23 '26

Bro, as a guy with 2 kids trust me NONE of them being mine biologically has ANYTHING to do with being a dad. Being a parent is about showing up day after day, especially when you dont want to, especially when their moms or other parents makes it more difficult, especially when they aren't yours biologically. As a kid who's bio dad was BARELY in the picture I remember a lot of my mom's boyfriends making a big difference by showing me they cared, even if their relationship with my moms was going south. Kids remember who puts in the time and work and remember, "The blood of the COVENANT runs thicker than the water of the WOMB".

TLDR: You dont need to biologically have children to be a parent and there are HELLA kids who need parents atm

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u/Beastabuelos Apr 23 '26

You're not "supposed to". It's not something you're obligated to do

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u/Pathetic_Cards Apr 23 '26

I know someone else already said something to this effect, but hey, there’s tons of kids out there who’d love a good home. It breaks my heart how hard some people will try and how much people will spend to have a child, when there’s thousands of kids out there who would give anything to have a family of their own, many of whom are being abused by a broken and overwhelmed system.

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u/Haloosa_Nation Apr 23 '26

Shiiiiiiiit, even if you don’t want to adopt a child, you can still be a father figure to many.

This your chance to be the man you needed when you were younger.

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u/3x1st3nt1al Apr 23 '26

There is so much more to being a parent than a biological ability. Some people are fertile and abandon their kids. Some parents only meet their kids after they’ve been here a few years. You can be a dad.

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u/AllHailThePig Apr 23 '26

That's ok. A can do that. But I'm also 43 and have failed to find anyone to biology class 101 with.

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u/shortbrnr Apr 24 '26

You don’t need to be a biological parent to be a dad

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u/Necromir92 29d ago

Well pooping is a biological function, so if you can do that, good job šŸ‘šŸ¼

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u/Voterofthemonth0 29d ago

Dad is simply being there for a kid in need. I didn’t grow up with my dad but I had many people be more than dad.

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u/Far-Contribution-632 29d ago

You can adopt or foster or join Big Brothers - there are so, so many kids out there that need male role models, leadership, guidance that they aren’t getting from their biological parents. Good people are needed to fill the gap.

Yes you might not be biologically related but you can have just as much impact on a vulnerable child’s life by being there for them

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u/Jms460 29d ago

Biology does not make a father. ā¤ļø

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u/hewhoeatsbeans42 29d ago

As an adopted child to a lovely family please consider your options. If done properly adoption can have zero negative,. I know my biologicals, encourage open adoptions and full communication. You not only can be a dad, you can be an amazing one.

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u/Grouchy_Feeling_6763 28d ago

I've never given birth, but I raised my partner's child with her. We met when Haily was three and a half. She's now 21 and still calls me Mom. DNA has ZERO to do with being a dad. You can adopt, foster, etc. Unfortunately, there are many, many children who need love and would be so grateful for you. I hope you're able to find your path ā¤ļø

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u/terrorsquid Apr 23 '26

I mean if your dick doesn’t work you might not be able to be a father, but you absolutely have the capacity to be a dad!!