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Theres no question that having a supportivefamilycan greatly impact how a child grows up.

But is it actually necessary to have a close relationship with all of your relatives?

One man recentlyreached outto Reddit seeking advice after his sister began pressuring him to embrace the fun uncle role.

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But as someone whos never liked kids, he was less than thrilled about this idea.

Below, youll find the full story, as well as some of the replies readers shared.

This relationship certainly isnt necessary for a happy, healthy childhood.

Pregnant woman smiling and holding her belly, wearing a white dress and pink cardigan, next to indoor plants.

But it can be a nice bonus!

Anotherstudyalso revealed that having role models of the same gender can be especially important for young boys.

Unsurprisingly,father figurescan also play a vital role in many childrens lives.

Text on sibling conflict over taking parental role with sister’s son due to absent father.

Yes, its beneficial for boys to have strong male role models in their lives.

But that shouldnt take away from the importance that mothers, aunts and grandmothers play as well.

We have to rethink our relationships altogether.

Text message discussing brother’s parental role in nephew’s life, highlighting need for a father figure since dad isn’t present.

With ourselves and with our men, The Good Men Project explains.

And men need to understand that the relationship with their sons is only one of many they have.

With themselves, with women, withothermen.

Text expressing a refusal to take on a parental role with a nephew.

Children need love and support, period.

Whether thats coming from two moms, two dads or a mother and a father shouldnt make a difference.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation below, pandas.

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Then, it’s possible for you to find another article discussing father figuresright here!

Check out the results:

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Text conversation about family support and taking a parental role, highlighting uncle vs father responsibilities.

Text from a brother discussing being pressured into a parental role for his sister’s son.

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Text discussing a brother resisting taking on a parental role for his nephew, addressing familial responsibilities.

Man Doesn’t Like Kids And Won’t Get Involved In Nephew’s Life, Doesn’t Get Why It’s Wrong

Text advice about a woman’s request for her brother to take a parental role with her son.

Comment discussing pressure to take a parental role, feeling unfairly accused.

Reddit user’s comment discussing sibling pressure on brother for parental role.

Comment about an uncle not replacing a father, discussing parental role expectations.

“Comment discussing family involvement, uncles not paying attention, and father figure concerns.”

Reddit comment about brother resisting pressure to take on parental role for sister’s son.

Comment advising against pressuring brother into parental role with sister’s son.

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Comment discussing sibling pressure for a brother to take a parental role in the absence of the child’s father.

Reddit comment discussing a brother’s refusal to take a parental role due to absent father.

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Reddit comment discussing parental role and family dynamics, emphasizing individual obligations and support.

Text discussing sibling expectations regarding taking on a parental role.

Reddit comment discussing family and parental roles with a critical perspective.

Reddit comment discussing uncle’s role versus a father’s role in family dynamics.

Comment from Dogzrthebest5 discussing discomfort with taking on a parental role.

Text response about not forcing a brother to take a parental role, emphasizing personal choice.

Text discussing sibling pressure on brother for parental role in absent father’s place.

Comment screenshot: “NTA, and this is coming from a self-proclaimed fun aunt.

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Comment on pressure for brother to be a parental role, mentioning expectations and family support dynamics.

Comment discussing sibling involvement in child’s life and parental roles.

Comment discussing parental role pressure between siblings, highlighting inconsistent expectations.

Comment on family responsibility and being a father figure, with advice to be more supportive and respectful to children.

Comment discussing expectations of uncles and aunts, mentioning family involvement and personal experience.

Text screenshot about family relationships and the lack of a parental role.

Comment discussing pressure on brother to take parental role with nephew.

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Comment about sibling being pressured into parental role for niece or nephew.

Text comment discussing a sibling’s role as a parental figure.

Comment on brother taking a parental role with sister’s son.

Comment offering advice on brother taking a parental role for sister’s son, discussing family dynamics and relationships.

Text of a discussion about taking a parental role, suggesting being a “fun uncle” in a child’s life.

Text advising a brother on taking a parental role, emphasizing family relationships and personal growth.

Comment discussing a brother’s parental role with a sister’s son.

Text exchange about responsibility over an unborn child, with skepticism towards taking on a parental role.

Text exchange discussing sibling pressure on taking parental role for absent father’s child.