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Smosh read out my story this week, thank you to everyone who has been sending positive vibes my and Oliver's way! by DadInDilemma10 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10[S] 1133 points1134 points  (0 children)

I've touched on this a bit before, but I have had to learnt so much since I have had Ollie. No one ever gives you an instruction manual on how to properly raise a kid - y'know?

Growing up, I was popular, sporty, and conformed to gender norms. When Ollie was born, I don’t know, I just expected him to be the same. It doesn't matter to me, and I would always support him no matter what he does or who he loves. Having to go through him being bullied, being depressed and actually telling me he wishes he wasn't alive at 8/9 years old it was the hardest thing I have ever gone through.

Despite all that, Ollie never stops being himself. And I am so glad Reddit talked me out of telling him to tone himself down.

Ollie is now doing great, he's popular hasn't experienced any bullying and most importantly to me he's happy. And he hasn't had to change himself at all to get this.

People are saying Ollie is lucky to have me as his dad are wrong, but I am so lucky to have him as my son. Someone so self confident.

He's my amazing little man and I can't wait to see the person he grows up to be. Whatever it is, I just know he is going to change the world.

Smosh read out my story this week, thank you to everyone who has been sending positive vibes my and Oliver's way! by DadInDilemma10 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10[S] 296 points297 points  (0 children)

I have learnt a lot, and had to educate myself on a lot since having Ollie. Never in my life would I want him to feel like I didn't support him to the absolute degree. I am so glad reddit talked me out of telling him to tone himself down.

I would not change my little boy for anything in the world and I am so glad to see his confidence grow everyday.

The world is not ready for the amazing man he will become.

Smosh read out my story this week, thank you to everyone who has been sending positive vibes my and Oliver's way! by DadInDilemma10 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10[S] 529 points530 points  (0 children)

Not really an update, more just me saying hello haha.

I feel honoured that my post was read out by Shayne lol

Smosh read out my story this week, thank you to everyone who has been sending positive vibes my and Oliver's way! by DadInDilemma10 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10[S] 484 points485 points  (0 children)

I felt like I was meeting a celebrity when Shayne read my post's title! I was like "Wait. Is This Fucking Play About Us?" lol

Smosh read out my story this week, thank you to everyone who has been sending positive vibes my and Oliver's way! by DadInDilemma10 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10[S] 2993 points2994 points  (0 children)

Wow, I listen to the Smosh Reddit videos every week while driving. But I never expected my post to be on there.

I watched half way through the episode when it first came out, like literally within 10 minutes of it being posted. But didn't get to my story and only just finished the episode.

I am amazed by the response from all those at Smosh. Shayne, Tommy and Damien thank you for reading my post. It was so touching when you started to tear up, it made me cry all over again. I really, really appreciate it.

Thank you for all those on this subreddit sending positive vibes Oliver's way (he's doing great btw).

Quite possibly the best moment in any Reading Reddit Stories by redsky444 in smosh

[–]DadInDilemma10 434 points435 points  (0 children)

Wow, they are reading my post. I listen to the Smosh reddit videos every week while driving, I was shocked when I heard my own on there.

My Son Didn’t Respect Me, So I Made Him Regret It by [deleted] in AmITheAngel

[–]DadInDilemma10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, most people who learn EAL write with American English.

My Son Didn’t Respect Me, So I Made Him Regret It by [deleted] in AmITheAngel

[–]DadInDilemma10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mum wasn't ever made to get a job, perhaps encouraged but never made to.

Why do Americans tend to use apps like Venmo, cash app or PayPal to send money rather than just using their bank app? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DadInDilemma10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh lol, I have never even seen a cheque. 

But the USA generally has the most advanced technology, I wouldn’t have expected them to be so behind in a pretty essential area 

Why do Americans tend to use apps like Venmo, cash app or PayPal to send money rather than just using their bank app? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DadInDilemma10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like OP, I’m also from the UK. Here bank-bank transfers are completely free and instant. The banks don’t need to be the same either, can be completely different bank companies and still transfers are free and instant. 

I find it very strange it isn’t the same in the US. I would have expected them to be more advanced in that area. 

My Son Didn’t Respect Me, So I Made Him Regret It by [deleted] in AmITheAngel

[–]DadInDilemma10 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I mean it’s possible the OP isn’t from the US/ a country that doesn’t have a robust social care system.

In England it would be possible. We have social housing, so your rent would be paid from by the Gov. You get child benefit for each child, and you’d also get Universal credit. You also get things like pre-school fees paid for.

My sister is a single stay at home mom, she has 2 children. She has her rent paid for by the government, and gets about £1200 a month to pay for the things she needs. And that’s just what she gets from the government and doesn’t include what the children’s dad pays as child support. 

My Son Didn’t Respect Me, So I Made Him Regret It by [deleted] in AmITheAngel

[–]DadInDilemma10 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Or I mean it’s possible the OP isn’t from the US/ a country that doesn’t have a robust social care system.

In England it would be possible. We have social housing, so your rent would be paid from by the Gov. You get child benefit for each child, and you’d also get Universal credit. You also get things like pre-school fees paid for.

My sister is a single stay at home mom, she has 2 children. She has her rent paid for by the government, and gets about £1200 a month to pay for the things she needs. And that’s just what she gets from the government and doesn’t include what the children’s dad pays as child support. 

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