Why I'm The Dad On The Park Bench

I’m at the park watching this young 20 something father play tag with all the kids. He’s jumping off the equipment and going down the slides. He’s really into it.

He keeps giving me this side eye that seems to say, “Why aren’t you out here? Why aren’t you more engaged?”

Listen, 20 something dad. You’re awesome. I give you props. But I’m almost 40. When I …