Another Father’s Day, they come so fast as I get older, and as a father, this day is truly very special, not for me, but for the honor and priviledge of being a Dad. The job of a father often appears a thankless one but one that is more important than I think we, as Dads, realize. I’m going to offer some unsolicited advice from my own experiences as a Dad so read on if you’re interested, if not, pls have a terrific day…
To the young Dad’s, enjoy every second with your kids as they grow up. The experiences you have with them, both good and bad, will mold your children into terrific adults, I know because I have two great kids, each now an adult, who, when telling stories of their childhood and when expressing their views on the world, when they do things that make me and my wife very proud, when they take care of the little things you’d swear they never would, these things show me that my influence was there. They learn a lot just by watching you, listening to you, and I can tell you all, your kids want to make you proud. Tell them when they make you proud but more importantly, tell them your proud of them “just because”. Don’t try to be perfect because there is no such thing as perfection. Be strong enough to tell them you’re sorry when you make mistakes—we all do, it’s part of being a Dad. I said it’s a thankless job, I’m wrong, the thanks is in all your kids do and it’s worth every single second you put into just being there for them. Being there is probably the most important thing you can give them so give it selflessly.
For the Dad’s of the dreaded teenagers, my Dad gave me some great advice, between the ages of about 13 and 19, they’re not really human so take most of what they say to you with a huge grain of salt, especially the things which kinda sound like they don’t like you all that much (they do, they’re just not thinking straight- function of the age haha). Keep that in mind when they’re angry with you because you won’t allow them to do something you, as the parent, know isn’t a good idea. Having said that, guide them but let them make mistakes- within reason LOL, they will learn from those mistakes far more so then if you protect them from every potential hazard in life. It’s hard sometimes but they’ll appreciate your trust in them when they get older. Trust that you equipped them with the judgment to make good decisions but don’t lose sight of the fact that they are, afterall, inhuman teenagers.
To those who’s Dad’s are no longer with us, take a few minutes today to reflect on all the great memories. As I’m sure you all already know, your Dad’s influence over you shows in all the things you do and in the person you are. Try not to be sad, they’re in a better place just waiting for the time you’re able to reconnect but in the meantime, be glad for all the time you did have with them.
I know, a bit corney, and since it’s me, unsurprisingly, probably a bit too long so to close, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads here in the Lion’s Den.
Mickey
To the young Dad’s, enjoy every second with your kids as they grow up. The experiences you have with them, both good and bad, will mold your children into terrific adults, I know because I have two great kids, each now an adult, who, when telling stories of their childhood and when expressing their views on the world, when they do things that make me and my wife very proud, when they take care of the little things you’d swear they never would, these things show me that my influence was there. They learn a lot just by watching you, listening to you, and I can tell you all, your kids want to make you proud. Tell them when they make you proud but more importantly, tell them your proud of them “just because”. Don’t try to be perfect because there is no such thing as perfection. Be strong enough to tell them you’re sorry when you make mistakes—we all do, it’s part of being a Dad. I said it’s a thankless job, I’m wrong, the thanks is in all your kids do and it’s worth every single second you put into just being there for them. Being there is probably the most important thing you can give them so give it selflessly.
For the Dad’s of the dreaded teenagers, my Dad gave me some great advice, between the ages of about 13 and 19, they’re not really human so take most of what they say to you with a huge grain of salt, especially the things which kinda sound like they don’t like you all that much (they do, they’re just not thinking straight- function of the age haha). Keep that in mind when they’re angry with you because you won’t allow them to do something you, as the parent, know isn’t a good idea. Having said that, guide them but let them make mistakes- within reason LOL, they will learn from those mistakes far more so then if you protect them from every potential hazard in life. It’s hard sometimes but they’ll appreciate your trust in them when they get older. Trust that you equipped them with the judgment to make good decisions but don’t lose sight of the fact that they are, afterall, inhuman teenagers.
To those who’s Dad’s are no longer with us, take a few minutes today to reflect on all the great memories. As I’m sure you all already know, your Dad’s influence over you shows in all the things you do and in the person you are. Try not to be sad, they’re in a better place just waiting for the time you’re able to reconnect but in the meantime, be glad for all the time you did have with them.
I know, a bit corney, and since it’s me, unsurprisingly, probably a bit too long so to close, Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads here in the Lion’s Den.
Mickey
