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When an Anxious Child Becomes an Anxious Parent (Guest Post)

a guest essay by Carlos Greaves

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Jun 15, 2025
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The Pomegranate is delighted to feature an essay from writer and humorist Carlos Greaves in honor of Father’s Day.

When I was six years old, my dad made it his mission to teach me how to do the monkey bars. I was a cautious kid in virtually every respect — shy, risk-averse, a picky eater. If the experience was new or involved the slightest bit of danger,…

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Carlos Greaves
Carlos Greaves is a former electrical engineer turned comedy writer. He's contributed to The Onion, and written for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and more. His debut book, Spoilers, is available now.
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