The Daily Dad Don’t Ever Apologize For This
Mar 5, 2026
A candid take on refusing to apologize for bringing children into public spaces. A look at why letting kids see parents pursue goals matters. A reminder to tune out strangers and focus on the lessons your actions teach your kids.
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Bring Your Kids And Show Up Fully
- Do not apologize for bringing your children to events or work; bring them and show up fully.
- Ryan Holiday cites Tara Lipinski bringing her two-year-old to the Milan Olympics as an example of modeling ambition for kids.
Worry What Your Kids Think Not Strangers
- Public judgment from strangers is less important than what your children learn from seeing you work.
- Ryan Holiday frames children witnessing parents pursue goals as a vital lesson in ambition and presence.
Tara Lipinski Brought Her Toddler To The Olympics
- Tara Lipinski publicly explained she brought her daughter to the Olympics because she wanted her to see a mother chasing her dreams.
- Ryan Holiday uses this concrete example to illustrate active parenting that includes work visibility.