by Jack
Once a year we set aside this day to give special recognition to that guy who helped make us who we are. For those lucky enough to have a father who is still alive, don’t ever miss an opportunity to let him know he’s appreciated and loved, especially today.
Because he was traditionally the bread-winner of the family, he may not have been as visibly present as Mom, but that was his loss as well as yours and he endured it for you. Dads are stoic that way, silently going about what needs to be done, but never mistake that for being less loving than Mom, they just don’t always show it. But, let someone or some thing threaten his little boy or little girl or the family and Dad is a warrior. He educates, inspires, protects, preserves, directs, guides and defends … that’s a pretty big job and it takes a pretty big man to do it right.
So, take some time today to show your love to the man who lived a good chunk of his life just for you! And never forget that his love helped to shape your future.
Bottom line: Dads are important and every child should have one.
Sometimes fathers have to leave the home to provide. I’ve known so many who had to do that, and every one of them wished for more time with their kids.
It also a known fact that about 90% of young men in prison grew up without a father in the home. Dads are crucial if we want young men to grow into healthier citizens.
Well said, Jack.
Today (yesterday) I want to say…go ahead and be men…be men proudly, especially with your children. That hayseed Neanderthal cartoon image that’s been put forth to define and demean you is ridiculous and our children are suffering for it.
Fathers are very important in every child’s life and not just because he works hard for his family. The romantic/traditional definition of love leaves out many things that are nurturing expressions of love and extremely important to the well being of children. Much of what men do in the family teaches important life lessons. Making decisions that won’t be popular with a child but is better for his well being is an act of love. Going off to work and then selflessly turning over all that he earns for the benefit of family is an act of love. Taking on the burden of being the final word is an act of love.
Respect for father begins at home and it begins with mother. As a mother of three and grandmother of two let me be the first, albeit a bit late, to say I value the contribution men make to their families and respect the authority position they step up to fill in the family. I know that may set a few feminists on fire…so be it! Men and women are not just alike. We fill the roll of parent in differing but perfect ways. Our children need both sides of the parenting coin.
So happy fathers day, men , and God bless you for all you bring to the family.
” I know that may set a few feminists on fire…so be it!”
Indeed. Try this. The roles of mother and father are not the same, nor should they be. They are not equal, nor should they be. Each is very special and compliments the other in ways that truly make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. The lack of either will leave any children with voids that can never be filled. The two most important things a father provides—
1) Rite of passage.
2) Vindication.
I know. I was an only child raised by a single parent.
Very well said RHT447!
May I add that in the case of daughters, fathers offer another very important thing. A father stands in the space that her future partner will fill, offering recognition, praise, encouragement and emotional support. Girls that don’t have that often fail to reach their full potential and worse yet, go looking in all the wrong places for the emotional love and appreciation they need.
Yes, exactly so. Vindication. I have a daughter who is a street LEO here in the DFW area (not Dallas, thankfully). The song ‘I held her first’ makes the room dusty every time.
“Bottom line: Dads are important and every child should have one.”
Let’s not forget Bill Clinton’s son and that Bill Clinton refuses to acknowledge his son.
Bill Clinton son wishes dad Happy Father’s Day
http://www.theamericanmirror.com/bill-clinton-son-wishes-dad-happy-fathers-day/
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Even though you abandoned me and only took care of Chelsea, I still want to thank you for giving me life. Happy Father’s Day @billclinton.