Happy Father's Day Gentlemen!

To all the Dads on the board............

Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can be rough. On top of being a provider, protector and playmate, it is a father's job to be strong, but gentle; decisive, but fair; a friend, but still be boss. It is also a father's responsibility to see his children learn to use their abilities to the fullest. But the most important job any father can do for his children it to love their mother.

In the old days, fathers just paid bills and doled out punishments; now they give out discipline and love. Seeing a child do some serious mischief, Plato went and reprimanded the father for it. Then, as now, the ideal father enforced his rules by the credit of his life. However, the child you can do the least with often does the most to make you proud. ....Just wait until your father gets home!

To love one's sons and daughters; to carry in one's bones and blood pride in them, a longing for their growth and development, is not enough. Effective fathering today dictates that you tag along on their adventures and outings. But that should be no problem, as hidden inside every father is a child who wants to play. It is an unwritten rule that children have every toy their father ever wanted.

To his children, a father is a combination of Superman and Santa Claus. As one small child put it, Daddy could climb the highest mountain and swim the biggest ocean; fly the fastest plane and fight the strongest tiger; build a castle and be king, even though most of the time he just put out the garbage! Fathers are imposing no matter what size they come in. They also pay off the tooth fairy.

It is an unusual child who unreservedly approves of it's father. By the time you realize the old man was usually right, you have children of your own who think you're usually wrong. But every generation revolts against it's fathers, and makes friends of it's grandfathers. Of course Grandfathers are dads, too, only grandfathers know lots of riddles and teach you neat things like how to fish and whistle.

In addition to a chair of his own, a father has special skills that also come in handy. For example, it is very important that a father be properly dressed to meet his children's friends and be discreet when he asks questions about what they call a reasonable time to be in and how long they've had their driver's licenses. But a truly great father has a knack for enduring the loudest music known to man.

Fathers help children grow up, but it's their dad who gives them roots and wings and giant steps to follow. A dad who reminds you that an enthusiastic smile will last a lifetime. And a dad who praises you even if he has to stretch it a bit. A dad is for being there....and you all are. I hope you listen and you care. Being a dad is one of the the things you should do best in this life.


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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO YOU ALL!
Like Carol said!

Carol

Wow...How nice that was. I never got to know my father and thats sad. I always figured if you play a part in bringing children into this world...then you better do everything you can to see that they are brought up right. They need love, discipline, guidance, love, a roll model, and more love. Thank you for that. As a father and dad, it really means a lot.

Love

Frank
thanks so much
I wish i could have cleaned up before my dad died, Sometimes it really gives me the blues, He was such a good man and I did so many disapointing things. I know now that he understands, and when we meet again it will all be good.

MYson just turned 18 ,and is a great kid -so unlike his father(thank God)
So I do have a lot to be grateful for- thanks again
Peace & respect
joh
Frank, Jackofharts I hope that you both have a wonderful fathers day.....
Neon, None, Phantom, Jim, Browndog, Vinny.....and all the rest of you daddy's out there have a great day as well......
Love,
Tina
as the father of 3, thank you.

i just want to say Happy Father's Day to all you mothers out there too. while fathers are honored and remembered, for me father's day is a national day of celeberation like the 4th of july, memorial day, labor day, mother's day, and thanksgiving.

so mothers shouldn't be excluded from the greeting !

and for those mothers who are in single parent homes who daily fulfill the role of a father in the home or who, for one reason or another have to fulfill that role and perform those responsibilities (and many of you do it day in and day out without complaint) -- well, God Bless You !
true enough, Bob, true enough

love & respect to all the Moms playing both roles
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Happy Father's day to all the wonderful Dad's on the board! Rae
That was sweet!!

Kerry
carol,
thanks for starting this thread- you are always so thoughtful

happy fathers day to all the dads- hope you have a great day!

and a special happy fathers day to bob b.- i have told you that you remind me of my own dad who always said just the right thing- and helped so many with their recovery- i miss him so much

love,
adrienne


Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. You guys are a great crop of fathers.

enjoy your day,

Redd
that was great my own father died when i was young so i didn't have anything to go on raising my 2 daughters. both great kids so i guess my wife i did o.k. only problem is they grow up and move away hopefully not 2 far because that is harder then raising them not being there to protect them as only a father can do. happy fathers day all trm.
My son gets up around noon today , kiss on the cheek , "Happy Fathers Day,Pop. Can I borrow the car keys" I guess I should be grateful ,he,s a good kid.
Happy Fathers Day to all us disfunctional dads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!