Making fun of dads because they are "pretty much just giant children" is soooooooo 2011. Maybe y'all ain't heard, but dads are getting all sorts of respect lately -- not because they're doing anything different, but because -- ugh -- who didn't want to loosen up the grip a little, amirite?

Buzzfeed didn't get the memo, so they put out a hilarious article titled "24 Reasons Kids Should Never Be Left Alone With Their Dads". And besides some of the photos being genuinely funny with no real gender-specific blame to lather onto dad, it's just kind of, well, you know... phoned in.

But here's the thing: when you beat dads down over and over and make moms distrustful of them (even in jest), all it makes society say is "don't leave your kids alone with dad -- you KNOW what they do!" And then guess who has to deal with the pressure of raising kids, working, and doing their damn thing? Moms. So lay off, kk?

In light of this, I present to you 24 reasons (plus a bonus, you motherlovers) your kids should be left alone with their dads.

1. They're Not Too Cool for Selfies

A post shared by John Willey (@jdubs44) on Nov 5, 2013 at 10:57am PST

Because honestly, if a kid silly face will brighten your kid's day, you check your pride and do it.

2. They Make the Coolest Lunch Pack-ins

Look for a Q&A with this dude here soon. Incredible work.

3. They're Not Afraid of Creepy-Crawlies

There's a couple of good "lizard" euphemisms I'll pass up here.

4. They Know Their Way Around a Garden

A post shared by James Zahn (THE ROCK FATHER™) (@therockfather) on May 12, 2014 at 7:48am PDT

And teaching a love for eating right!

5. The Best Family Portraits EVAR

Like, honestly.

6. They'll Be At Every Game

A post shared by Mike Tucker (@1cooldadme) on Nov 23, 2013 at 11:32am PST

Even if they've got two broken legs, they'll make it there.

7. Family Movies in the Man-Cave

A post shared by Carter Gaddis (@dadscribe) on Mar 18, 2014 at 4:02pm PDT

Because it's just a cave if it's not filled with family.

8. They'll Wait Hours to Get You Next to the Trophy

A post shared by Aaron Gouveia (@daddyfiles) on Jul 5, 2013 at 3:36pm PDT

You won't care now, son, but when you're older, it'll be cool to have a pic of three generations next to that thing.

9. Discipline Is Sometimes in Character

A post shared by BatDad (@batdadblake) on Apr 12, 2014 at 5:29pm PDT

Though really, everything BatDad does is in character.

10. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance is a Number One Priority!

A post shared by Chris Read (@canadiandadblog) on Feb 10, 2013 at 8:00am PST

But you know what I mean.

11. They're Into Crafts

A post shared by The Daddy Complex (@thedaddycomplex) on Feb 15, 2014 at 10:56am PST

And not above making up superheroes.

12. They Will Tell the Hell Out of a Story

A post shared by John Kinnear (@askyourdadblog) on Sep 18, 2013 at 2:16pm PDT

Anything to make a bedtime story better.

13. They Beam With Pride

About everything their kids do -- big and small.

14. They Make Great Pillows

A post shared by Michael Bryant (@pappy.bryant) on Apr 8, 2014 at 8:26am PDT

And they don't just run to Twitter to complain about it and demand wine.

15. They Aren't Afraid

A post shared by Charlie Capen (@charliecapen) on Dec 17, 2013 at 5:40pm PST

When their child arrived, they dove right in.

16. They Will Be Your Training Wheels

A post shared by Daniel De Guia (@deguia) on May 3, 2011 at 11:16pm PDT

Until you can go it alone.

17. Seriously, the BEST Lunch Notes

A post shared by Brent Almond (@superlunchnotes) on Apr 25, 2014 at 4:15am PDT

We Q&A'd with this guy! Read it here!

18. They're Not Afraid to Hold You Close

And take you everywhere.

19. They Let Their Kids Play With Their Old Toys

A post shared by Chris Bernholdt (@dadncharge) on Jan 15, 2014 at 6:06pm PST

Because you can't take it with you when you're gone.

20. They Will Ride That Ride

A post shared by Chris Routly (@chrisroutly) on Aug 8, 2013 at 4:32pm PDT

Because it means a lot to you, son.

21. They Have Good Advice

A post shared by Whit Honea (@whithonea) on Jan 9, 2014 at 5:57pm PST

Sometimes so good that it ends up in a book.

22. They Have a Conference About Being a Good Dad

A post shared by Dad 2.0 Summit (@dad2summit) on Jan 31, 2014 at 9:58am PST

And the support there flows. Pic of dad blogger Lorne Jaffe.

23. They Can Show Mercy

A post shared by Jim Lin (@officialjimlin) on Mar 30, 2014 at 6:37pm PDT

From BusyDadBlog: "She said 'aw it's so cute' and proceeded to pet this fish. Of course we had to let it go."

24. They Will Catch You

A post shared by Zach Rosenberg (@zjrosenberg) on Jul 7, 2012 at 9:47pm PDT

Not just when you fall, but when you jump.

25. They Honor Their Spouses With Pictures Too

A post shared by Life of Dad (@lifeofdad) on May 11, 2014 at 10:19am PDT

Because if they didn't respect their spouses, why would they be raising a kid with them?!



Your move, Buzzfeed.

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