Mantas Stonkus appeals to all fathers: Shares important message

Lithuanian actor Mantas Stonkus has issued a heartfelt appeal to fathers, urging them to embrace the simple yet profound act of reading to their children. Reflecting on his own journey into fatherhood at a young age, Stonkus admitted to initial struggles in knowing how best to connect with his kids.

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I was a father myself and a very young father. Maybe I made many mistakes, maybe I didn't know how to engage with my children, but one thing I know very well.

"I was a father myself and a very young father. Maybe I made many mistakes, maybe I didn't know how to engage with my children, but one thing I know very well," Stonkus shared in a video message. He emphasized that reading aloud is not merely a pastime but a powerful tool for fostering deep connections.

Stonkus described books and fairy tales as a bridge between parents and children. "It is precisely reading to children, books, fairy tales. Reading to your little ones," he stated. The actor believes this seemingly ordinary activity holds long-term significance for family relationships.

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It is precisely reading to children, books, fairy tales. Reading to your little ones.

"Believe me, if you want to build a fantastic relationship with your children, books are the door through which you can enter that success," Stonkus advised. He expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the "Dads Read to Children" initiative and encouraged widespread participation, highlighting the lasting impact reading can have on family bonds.

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Believe me, if you want to build a fantastic relationship with your children, books are the door through which you can enter that success.