Dad jokes can improve the relationship fathers have with their children.
Lindsey Bever
When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.
At some point, you’ve probably been bamboozled by a good (or terrible) dad joke - those silly one-liners known for their pun-y, often groan-worthy humor. But there may be more to them than you think. Research suggests that humor may play a meaningful role in parenting, and shared laughter may help strengthen father-child bonds.
“It’s a fun genre of humor because it’s welcoming. It’s kind of affable, it’s good-natured, it’s lighthearted,” said Paul Silvia, a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
