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Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is expecting his first child with Katrina Kaif, recently opened up about how he is feeling ahead of the baby’s birth. “Looking forward to just being a dad. Really looking forward to it. I think it’s a huge blessing. Excited times. Almost there. So, fingers crossed. Mujhe lag raha hai main ghar se hi nahi nikalne wala hun (Looks like, I am not going to go out of the house at all),” Vicky told Yuvaa.
Taking a cue from Vicky’s honest take, let’s dive into how fatherhood has evolved today. When a soon-to-be father says he doesn’t want to leave home, it’s not about retreating from the world. “It’s about choosing his world. Choosing love. Choosing family. Choosing to be the kind of father who shows up fully. And in doing so, today’s fathers are quietly breaking generations of emotional silence. They’re raising children who won’t have to guess if they’re loved. They’ll feel it in every word, every gesture, every quiet moment of shared presence,” said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach.
According to Delnna, Vicky‘s candid take offers a glimpse into something far more profound—a new kind of fatherhood taking shape in our generation. “Fathers today aren’t just observers in the birthing story. They’re choosing to be present. To nurture. To hold space. To love with softness, not just protect with strength,” said Delnna.
Delnna described that for the longest time, fatherhood meant distance, discipline, and being the emotional anchor without being emotionally expressive. “But today’s fathers are rewriting that script. They’re stepping in, not just stepping up. They’re present in the delivery room, not just waiting outside; They’re learning to swaddle, soothe, and sing lullabies; they’re sharing night duties, school runs, and heart-to-heart talks, and they’re bringing their feminine nurturing energy forward without shame.”
This isn’t about replacing mothers. It’s about partnering with them.
Fathers of earlier generations were often silent pillars. “Modern fathers, however, are choosing presence over perfection. They’re saying I love you out loud. They’re celebrating their children publicly. They’re not afraid to be vulnerable. This emotional expressiveness is not a sign of weakness. It’s a reflection of evolved strength,” said Delnna.
Psychologically, when fathers are involved early, it transforms the family’s emotional ecosystem, said Delnna.
*Babies develop stronger attachment bonds
*Mothers experience lower emotional burnout
*Children grow up with a balanced model of love and strength
*Fathers build deep, lasting emotional connections with their children
This early involvement creates a foundation that shapes a child’s sense of safety and belonging.
