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Getty ImagesDad jokes are good for kids. This is the best news I've heard all day! I live for a good dad joke, but of course if you've listened to our show for longer than a week, then you already knew that. There is actual science to back up what I'm saying. I'm not just looking for an excuse to drop a good dad joke on ya. I never need an excuse for that!
The British Psychological Society says that dad jokes have a positive effect on a child's development. I guess this means my daughter is going to be just fine developmentally speaking. The researchers say that when fathers embarrass their children with unfunny jokes, it teaches them how to overcome awkwardness.
I think thats awesome because its awkward to be a kid sometimes. Overcoming awkward situations is part of life, and the earlier you learn that the better off you'll be I think. The study found pushing your kids' limits on how much embarrassment they can handle shows them that embarrassment is common, and not a big deal.
I love this! So next time I drop a good dad joke, I'm not just trying to be funny, I'm helping my daughter develop into a well rounded person. I'm performing a service here! If you'd like to read the full article on why dad jokes are good for kids, you can do that here.
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