In Stockholm, it’s common to see dads with expensive strollers hanging out in the park, in tight jeans, just-right white shirts and a nice beard.
The boom of latte papas can not be attributed to a trend, the credit goes to Sweden’s generous family leave program as well as Swedish fathers adopting a hands on parenting model in which fathers get the chance bond with their babies. Each couple receives 480 days of paid parental leave for each child, which can be taken up until the child turns eight. Most of those days can be shared between the parents.
Let’s go to the definition of the word: Latte Pappa
The result? Head to any Swedish cafe during the week and you’ll come across the country’s notorious ‘latte pappas’ enjoying a coffee break, before heading to the park with their kids o strolling around town for some shopping
Coming from a more traditional part of Germany, I can say every child needs a “Latte Pappa” – during the early years of their life.
Children with involved dads generally do better in life not to mention are less likely to break the law or drop out of school.
When fathers are actively part of their children life , children do better – that’s a fact!
Next time you see a so called “Latte Pappa” just know, drinking that coffee is part of him being a great dad.