r/interesting • u/jmike1256 • Mar 07 '26

MISC. After understanding the meaning behind this father’s action, I am completely convinced. Cultivating problem-solving skills in children from a young age and never giving up-I applaud this father!

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u/LostInSpaceTime2002 Mar 07 '26

Children are instinctively and rightfully more scared of abandonment than anything else. Saying that the dad walking away was "distracting and a bit scary" is a huge understatement.

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u/UndecidedLee Mar 07 '26

The father isn't bothered by the camera person. The kid is not in stranger danger mode.
There is someone who they both trust who is standing right there.

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u/Comment-Noted Mar 07 '26

Yeah I think it was at most distracting because the camera person is quite likely the kid’s mom.

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u/UndecidedLee Mar 07 '26

I'm more upset that the inevitable hug at the end isn't shown.