A remarkable thing happened on October 12 many years ago: Phil became a first-time father. As his firstborn, I take full credit for the event.
Right from the start it was a match made in heaven. No other dad was as handsome, as smart or as fun to be with as my dad…at least until I turned 13!
But Dad stuck with me. Through fried bologna steaks as I learned to cook, through the unexpected coming together of a telephone pole and the bumper of our small car, through piano recitals where I excelled and dance recitals where I didn’t.
I’m sure I didn’t exhibit my gratitude at the time, but I repaid him in spades years later with two redheads who are the light of his life.
But perhaps the most important influence fathers have is simply through their presence. Parents as Teachers emphasizes the importance of parents as role models for their children: we tend to parent the way we were parented.
I totally agree with this post. My father has and always will have a huge impact on me in all aspects of my life. Family is so important to the development of a child and the father is an essential and vital part of the family. Happy fathers day to all!!!