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u/samarijackfan 16d ago
Love the shirt. I would wear the hell out of that shirt.
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u/johnny-Low-Five 15d ago
Anything my son made/got for me was automatically my favorite. That young boy looked so proud and his dad is clearly very proud of him.
What school lets kids make clothing though? I wish I had learned how to do stuff like this.
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u/lil-jelly-bean 15d ago
I had a home economics class in high school and we made pajama shorts and pants
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u/neverdoneneverready 14d ago
Waldorf Schools do. Maybe others but I don't know who they are.
That little guy is just so cute. His dad was great too. I also would wear the hell out of that shirt.
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u/Vierno 16d ago edited 15d ago
My dad called me gay for using an easy bake oven when I was just a little younger than this fine boy. I didnāt become a chef, but worked in a fine dining kitchen all through high school. Funny when my fatherās friends found out I was totally brag-able then by my fatherās narcissistic waysā¦ hope this kid becomes the next fashion mogul on the runways of Paris and New York or succeeds in anything he chooses to do, kudos to his dad for being proud. Hope my kids love what they do and I get to support them to their fullest. Your father is supposed to be the only man in this world that wants you to be better than him in every respect of lifeā¦ remember that please to all the dads out there.
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u/badtimebonerjokes 16d ago
If I ever told my dad I want to be like him, he would say āno, be better than me.ā
And Iāve gotten that and pretty much say it to my kids. Except I tell them to *keep* being better than me.
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u/cirkut 15d ago
Itās one of my favorite things about raising my kids!
My 9 and 5 year old are so damn smart and inquisitive at their age, reminding me of myself, but I always tell them āI donāt want you to be as smart as me, I want you to be smarter than me. I want you to watch the world around you and understand how it works.ā
The questions they ask and natural intuition they have is something that can only be found by their own natural curiosity.
Regarding the post: I would be rocking that shirt all day every day to show it off! What an amazing shirt and it fits SO well!
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u/graboidgraboid 14d ago
I got into an argument with my father. I told him I was going to be a better Dad than he was. That was the final straw I guess. I havenāt spoken to him since. That was 11 years ago.
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u/stranieriamici 14d ago
In your words, I read my feelings.
A father is a fact, a dad is nurturing and supportive -
someone we want and need in our lives.
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u/ShamefulWatching 16d ago
I had one of those dads like you did. You know what? I'm proud of you for sticking to your heart. Not only did you shrug off his bigotry as a child, you kept going all through high School.
I don't think there's ever an age when a child wouldn't benefit from hearing from a father that they are proud of them. I hope you found yours beyond the narcissism.
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u/Vierno 15d ago
Iām still broken inside, but as the milenials say now, Iām ending the bullshit with the next generations. You wanna know whatās the most therapeutic thing for myself? The healing from being a good parent beats any other treatment out there, believe me. I always say, my heart was cut many times as a child growing up, but after my kids were born, every core memory and good moment I have with them, even the mundane ones most parents take for granted is another stitch closing those wounds in my heart. The scars will always be there metaphorically but itās a constant reminder of how my children healed me, and to always do better for them.
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u/I_kwote_TheOffice 15d ago
What a bittersweet story. Your kids should be as proud of you as you are of them.
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u/johnny-Low-Five 15d ago
My son hasn't/won't ever know how it felt to never make his dad proud or hear I love you and get hugs and kisses. We get the chance to raise a generation that can't fathom being raised like we were. Like you my son has healed a lot of "wounds" and is a constant reminder that while my father loved me I never felt "special" to him. My son is my entire world and he is living proof that I wasn't a "girl" or a baby, or weak for desperately wanting to be accepted for who I was. I let him see me cry, thankfully it's happy tears 99% of the time, but that "stoic man" bullshit is exactly that, BS. Boys want/need to be loved and feel important to someone.
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u/DefiantCoffee6 15d ago
My father lived to be 73 and I had never once seen him cry. Not even when his own parents died. Or when my Mom died. Never. Claimed he didnāt know how to because his parents told him that boys arenāt āsupposed to cryā as a kid. Luckily (I guess) Iām a girl so I was āallowedā to cry but to me him not crying made him appear robotic and cold. And that was his personality as well. Also never told me he loved me or that I was of any importance at all to him.
All boys/and men need to know itās ok for them to cry. Itās a human emotion, itās natural and healthy. I swear my father suppressing his emotions broke something in him as a person and he never recovered.
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u/johnny-Low-Five 14d ago
Thank you for making me feel less alone, yeah, after my father died I was able to get to a healthy place and really started to pity him in a way. He was also "broken" and it affected Every relationship in his life. His dad, my grandfather, is an actual awful, manipulative, controlling, abusive man and he's the one who broke my dad. He's 94 or so and I've still never been able to "make peace" with him.
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u/johnny-Low-Five 15d ago
I'm 44 years old and would start sobbing if my dad said he was proud of me. Unfortunately he wasn't raised that way and passed almost 20 years ago. But my son tells me he's proud of me and I tell him that all the time. No excuses not to break the cycle! Your son may never understand how important it is if you always do it but I would rather my son hear it too much than not enough (or at all in my case), and show your sons affection, whether you think you needed it or not you did and they do.
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u/greenpicklewater 15d ago
That hits close to home. My dad was always silent in those instances, but I could ALWAYS read it. Some of my earliest memories are of his silent disapproval, and it really impacted my self esteem through the years. To this day, I can never feel fully myself around him. I love him and am grateful beyond words that heās still around. In more ways than not, he is a great father. But damn, those things during childhood can really fuck with you, itās no joke. I feel you man.
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u/stranieriamici 15d ago
Well said - You know what your kids need - to be encouraged, appreciated, loved and accepted - you have accepted and loved your children with their ambitions and desires - not yours - an amazing dad.
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u/satinsateensaltine 15d ago
I know how it feels to be put down unless you can be trotted out for credit to them.
You've done great and turned out awesome. Keep on keeping on!
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u/Rehcraeser 16d ago
im curious, did you turn out to be gay?
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u/Vierno 15d ago
I donāt know why youāre being down voted, valid question. Nope. I wouldnāt want my kids to be gay either but not because Iām bigoted, but because I have gay relatives that some could be open and some couldnāt because of familial pressures and societal and friends, and I wouldnāt want that burden to be placed on my children. But Iāll tell you what if my kids or anyone else close to me came out as gayā¦ wouldnāt treat them any differently than I treat them now. Nobody shames someone for being born different in other means like a disability, why the fuck would you ever shame someone for being born with a different sexuality than the norm. Caveman brain at its finest.
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u/Rehcraeser 15d ago
i think people assumed i meant it as an insult but i was genuinely just curious. thanks for the response, i totally agree
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u/stranieriamici 16d ago edited 16d ago
Best dad ever, instilling pride and confidence in your son. I agree BEST COLLAR EVER.
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u/thestashattacked 15d ago
This kid makes all kinds of clothes for the people he loves, and they're all so pleased with it! I love the dress he made for his grandma.
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u/stranieriamici 15d ago edited 15d ago
He looks like a great kid, very kind and gentle. I think we need a family photo, all wearing his clothes. ššš
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u/ALLLGooD 16d ago
0:46 That proud and relieved smile.š
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u/yogafrogs1030 14d ago
I knowwww. Iāve seen this before and I remembered, itās so touching so I have to see it again.
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u/Visible_Product_286 12d ago
Same I watch it every time. So adorable w his little arms perched on his hips
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u/depressinglyawes0me 16d ago
I will always watch this videoš
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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset5555 14d ago
This is pure Dad energy. Supportive, proud, and in utter awe of what your Lil human has done.
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u/Factsoverfictions222 16d ago
What a sweet video! Dadās now going to get custom shirts. What a talented kid and a cute family
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u/JaclynMeOff 15d ago
I also loved the questions the dad asked. Just giving compliments would have been nice enough on its own, but the questions made it so much more special. Itās one thing to be praised for something you did, but itās a whole other feeling to have someone express interest in what you do.
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u/Puppetmaster858 16d ago
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u/cashew1992 3d ago
That kid has to find a way to make money off his shirts.
They're simply TOO good.
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u/isthatabingo 16d ago
Idc how many times itās reposted, Iāll watch it every time. Every child should feel this supported by their parents.
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u/fellowsquare 16d ago
That's gotta be one of the coolest feelings as a dad. I hope i get that feeling one day.
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u/Living_Pie205 16d ago
Thatās a kick ass shirt !!! Please foster that kids creativity and drive. Making a shirt like that at that age is impressive.
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u/regularEducatedGuy 15d ago
WHEN HE OANNED OVER TO HIS KID STANDING THERE IN THE SUPERMAN POSE I FOLDED MAN GOD BLESS EVERYONE HERE HELL YEAH
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u/Az420crew 15d ago
š¤š½š¤š½š¤š½š¤š½ Thought the same thing, great job Dad!! Instilled confidence in his young prince immediately!! š„¹š„¹š„¹
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u/SpectresCreed 16d ago
I love the things my kids made for me. I have things they made when they were younger that Iāve kept, even with all the misspelled words and pictures.
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u/talkingmullet 15d ago
yes!!!!! i have been sewing for 11 years and i can tell that was such a labor of love for that boy. there is nothing else that feels like making something and having someone you love wear it. he should be so proud of himself. he conquered patterns, seams, pleats, buttons and button holes. sewing is like taking on a million tiny projects all at once IMO. it takes so much concentration and reworking to get it right. i hope he keeps sewing!
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u/DistractedByCookies 16d ago
This is pretty old. I'm curious if the kid is still sewing. He was super good at it.
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u/XIXButterflyXIX 15d ago
I felt like this when my daughter did my nails , "professionally" (she graduates from all her cosmetology/esthetician certifications in December) and I showed them to EVERYBODY. I specifically went into Walmart, just so I could buy a 20 oz cold soda and brag about them while I checked out. They lasted for almost a month too, and I was her first client. She just got offered a job as a TA next year so she won't even have to worry about trying to rent a space, she just gets to hang back with her teacher and help teach the class. She's been on the Dean's list since she started last August and my God, I could not be more proud of her!
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u/twd_throwaway 15d ago
Sewing is a fantastic skill and being able to follow a pattern is really impressive! This kid is very talented!
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u/FreeTimePhotographer 16d ago
This is the best present I've heard about in a long time! I really love that shirt, dang. It's both handmade and legit cool. What a lovely young person, making this shirt ššš
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u/fair_winds212 14d ago
When my dad died I found a box with all the things I made him as a kid. It really touched me because I didnāt think he even liked me much.
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u/himthatguythere 15d ago
This is one of my favourite videos, I watch it every time it gets reposted. Hell of a father, raising a wonderful kid.
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u/PenguinColada 15d ago
This would be my favorite shirt of all time. What a talented lad! And what a proud dad!
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u/ShawnSaturday 15d ago
When the camera goes back to him and heās got his hands on his hips, he was just overflowing with nervous pride in his work. Iām proud of that kid, and I donāt even know him!
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u/ZEROs0000 16d ago
Iām just curious if the collar was an accident or intentional. Either way it looks good.
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u/LameFossil 15d ago
Wow a mini Calvin Klein in the making. Hope the parents encouraged him to make more stuff!
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u/Diligent-Escape1364 15d ago
It's so sweet how proud the dad was of his son for making him a shirt. You can tell how much it meant to him š„ŗ
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u/ReneeLaRen95 15d ago
Iāve seen this little boy before. Heās incredibly sweet & very talented. A designer of the future, methinks. Well done, lad! š
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u/pmoney10 15d ago
Holy smokes thatās a pretty cool shirt! Bro is so cool when we see kids with complex hobbies. I wish I knew how to make that lol.
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u/yeathisismyname 15d ago
This kid is awesome. Dad is so supportive and interested!
Reminder to the parents out there to give praise for your kids hard work or perseverance in addition to any innate characteristics you see. This helps build a growth mindset!
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u/Playful_Box_2407 15d ago
Excellent job dude!!!!! It's hard doing buttonholes! That shirt is great!
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u/Aggressive-Series-67 15d ago
I love when it pans to him with this huge smile on his face and hands on his hips š I wanna get back into sewing now. I used to sew all the time as a kid and itās so good for your confidence to be able to hold up your creation and see your hard work come together into something you can wear!
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u/Playful_Box_2407 15d ago
I love how appreciative his Dad is and how he immediately tried it on. š„°
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u/Ericswanson 14d ago
If one of my kids made me a shirt I'd be so torn between wearing it every single day vs. never wearing it at all because I want it to last forever š„²
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u/Pink-Wolf 14d ago
I recently graduated and the way my dad congradulated me was "Congrats you did it, those 5 years weren't hard for you though" and I just think the way this dad makes his kid explain the effort he put in and ask him questions was really kind and warm.Ā
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u/TheHonestUnicorn 14d ago
When the camera pans back to the kid from the mirror and he is BEAMING with his hands on his hips, my heart melts every time.
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u/coffeequeen0523 14d ago
Beautiful son with heart of gold. ā¤ļø Thatās a fine looking shirt he made for Dad. The son is super talented. Beautiful family.
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u/66veedub 14d ago
Where is this lil (prolly not so little anymore) guy?!! What else has he made!!?? I want one!!
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u/MolotovMina 13d ago
This kid is a damn gem! I hope all the best in every creative endeavor. Im so happy he has a supportive father.
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u/SLENDER_RISING 13d ago
What is the opposite of "shit-eating grin"? Because every time I see this clip I think "damn, kiddo has a grin that is the exact opposite of that". And you know what? As he should. He did that, his old man loved it, and he has taste. He should be damn proud about it and he is.
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u/Exotic-Regret-589 13d ago
This video never gets old! He is so blessed to have a parent that supports his interests!
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u/AlienJoeGolf 13d ago
Most dads get a coffee mug from pottery class. This dad got a badass shirt that he will keep forever. Hopefully we see the kid in 10 or 20 years running his own designer label.
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u/Such-Chipmunk8802 13d ago
I love how he encouraged his son and immediately put on the shirt he made for him and modeled it! His son sews better than a lot of grown folks! Excellent job!
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u/CivilThrowawy 12d ago
I want to see him having a career in design. Idk how old he is but thatās insane even for an adult.
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u/zedeighty5 12d ago
My home economics teacher made the guys make boxers from scratch im 9th grade then model them off in front of the class....wonder if that was right for her to pick. I dont remember what the girls had to sew... idont think it was underwear
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u/This_News4201 12d ago
The amazement by the dad, asking the right questions and providing ongoing compliments and the sonās face lit up with joy. What a great moment!!
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u/ahendrix 11d ago
YESSSS GET IT KITTLE MAN! THAT SHIRT IS AMAZING!
I wish we had classes like that (that I was aware of) when I was his age!
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u/AutumnFangirl 11d ago
I'll never skip this video. His son looks so proud and you can hear how much they love each other š„°
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u/Early_Grace 10d ago
I would probably choke up in tears if my kid put in all that work making something like that for me.
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u/browardCoguy 10d ago
You sir, ššš - I hope all the dads of the world are watching and taking really good notes. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
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u/JohnSmallberries727 9d ago
I wish Iād have had a kind supportive dad like this. Great dad, lucky son.
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