Psychology says fathers who fix broken things instead of replacing them are not being cheap: Why repairing objects becomes their way of protecting memories, purpose and family

Psychology suggests that fathers who repair broken items instead of replacing them are rarely being cheap or stubborn. More often, they are preserving something far greater than the object itself. In many cases, they are protecting memories, honoring familiarity, and holding on to the emotional meaning attached to the things that have been part of their lives for years.