Your Kids Don't Need a Perfect Dad | Strider Patton (Dad Braids)

What if being a great dad has less to do with getting everything right—and more to do with being willing to show up imperfectly?

In this episode of the Three Percent Podcast, we sit down with Strider Patton, the artist and father behind Dad Braids, a community that began with a simple desire to connect more deeply with his daughter by learning to do her hair.

But this conversation goes far beyond braiding.

We explore what it really means to be present as a father, why play can be difficult for adults, how our own childhood experiences shape the way we parent, and why embracing imperfection might be one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.

We talk about:

- Presence versus perfection in parenting

- How play builds connection between parents and children

- The relationship between childhood experiences and adult fatherhood

- Why embarrassment and vulnerability can lead to deeper connection

- How the way we speak to ourselves influences our children's inner voices

- Learning to embrace imperfection instead of hiding it

Whether you're a dad, a mom, or simply someone learning to be more present in your relationships, this conversation is for you.