I look at the micro and macro positives. I’ve been a kinder more attentive Dad than mine was (he’s a good bloke, but older British gen’s, passed down, were colder). I’ve passed on my love of the environment, animals. The majority of today’s kids/teens/twenties are more tolerant and inclusive...
I was 37 and 40. A middling parental age at our kids schools, loads especially Dad’s were much, much older. Just a couple of parents in their 20’s.
Depends on the local demographic.
No personal or energy issues with being a Dad in my forties/early fifties, but playing football was never my...