hi. how about some fyodor dostoevsky pregnancy and parenting headcanons?
Sure. I mostly just covered some general early childhood parenting stuff, so hopefully that’s fine. Sorry for taking so long by the way.
During his s/o’s pregnancy:
He probably wouldn’t want to have children until he achieves his goals, he wouldn’t give much thought to kids before that either.
If his s/o got pregnant accidentally he wouldn’t try to pressure her into anything, having an abortion or keeping the child would be up to her.
He would definitely be concerned about his child having an ability, because there is a possibility that his child may gain an ability or inherit his own. Fyodor would be concerned about his kid’s safety especially in this case, as the child may be put in more danger due to having an ability. He would also consider the danger the child will be in just by being his.
He would be even more protective of his s/o during the pregnancy. Fyodor would send them a safe distance from him and make sure that his s/o is guarded practically at all times.
Later he would hire a midwife to help with the birth, as he would see too much risk in his s/o having the child somewhere more high profile like a hospital.
Fyodor would visit as often as possible, and likely set up a small workplace there. However, it would be less convenient, so he would have to leave for a while on occasion.
Fyodor would try his best to be around often closer to the end of the third trimester, and would definitely try to be there for the birth. He would show little indication, but he would be concerned about how it will go.
He would offer to massage his s/o if she’s feeling sore anywhere, and would just generally try to help her feel comfortable when he’s around.
He would play a lot more classical music around his s/o and likely encourage her to do the same. The music is supposed to be stimulating for babies even when they’re in the womb.
Fyodor would probably read about pregnancy and parenting at least a little bit during and after his s/o’s term, just so he can help his s/o during her pregnancy and hopefully help their child prosper.
He would definitely plan on giving his child as many opportunities as possible once they’re born, no matter what they want to do and learn about as they grow up. He would just want them to be the best that they can be.
Before having a child, he wouldn’t have pictured himself as much of a father. That would change after he becomes one though.
He would likely buy his kid a shit load of children’s toys that are meant to stimulate the brain and help kids learn. He would buy them educational video games, brain puzzle books, and robots meant to teach kids programming as his child grows a little more.
Fyodor would love reading to his kid and would likely try to read to them whenever he has time. He would teach them to read personally and would try to get them to read more advanced books early. His kid would probably inherit a lot of his intelligence, so they would pretty much move forward on their own anyway. Fyodor would be a little sad when his kid starts reading without him though.
Fyodor would be really adamant about teaching his kid multiple languages early in their life, since it’s easier for kids to pick up on languages naturally. To do this he would buy children’s books in different languages and speak to them in these languages occasionally too. His s/o could also help him by doing the same. Fyodor would likely want to teach his child Russian, English, and his s/o’s first language if it isn’t either of these.
Fyodor would insist on buying his kid high quality clothes and other items. He would likely spoil his kid to an extent, but still try not to go overboard.
Fyodor might have some trouble spending time with his kid and s/o due to his busy work schedule, so when he has free time he would likely try to use it to its full extent.
He would likely want his child to learn how to play an instrument or two, and would let them pick one to learn. Fyodor would likely hire some intense tutor for his kid, and have them put on performances for him and his s/o so they can see how their child is progressing.
When his child becomes school age he would either hire really amazing specialty tutors, and even teach them a bit himself. Or Fyodor would send his kid to an expensive and well-respected private boarding school in Russia or somewhere in Europe.
Basically, I can see Fyodor as one of those parents who pushes his child to do their very best in everything. Perhaps to an extent too far. He would do this because he would believe that his child deserves the best, and would want them to be happy and successful in the future.