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“Modern-day” Dad skills

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Dave Ashton

Dads need to know WAYYY more than how to fix a flat tire these days!

A new survey in the Daily Mirror found the skills that today’s Dads need to master…and most of them involve technology, including setting up WiFi and a Netflix account, setting up video game consoles, teaching the kids what “all those wires” are for and how to host their own YouTube show!

Being active on social media is also important (careful what you wish for, kids!) as well as some “old-school” skills like putting together furniture and saving money for their house downpayment.

The most important skill new Dads need?

Cooking a meal!

Does boiling spaghetti count?

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