Would you want to be like your father? Would you want to follow his footsteps?
By iskayz
@iskayz (5420)
Philippines
September 23, 2008 5:46am CST
Hi everyone!
My dad has now turned 65 years old. Today is his birthday but we celebrated it last Saturday. He don't look that old and he still works. Well modesty aside my dad is a successful man when it comes to his career. He is a civil engineer. Has served the government for more than 25 years, has been awarded for his services and people respect him. He isn't an intelligent person according to my mom but happens to be 3rd placer in civil engineering board and up to now that he has retired from government service, still a lot of people from the private sector wants to employ his services.
But sadly none of his children followed his footsteps. I can remember he wanted at least one of his children to follow his footsteps but none had the courage to do so. Why I say courage? Cause we're afraid that we can't reach what he has become and that we can't put up to his expectations. Other people also expects from us and we're afraid that we might be compared to him often. It would be stressful for us and of course we want to make our own name somehow.
Have you had the same situation in your family? Have you followed your father's footsteps and are you happy with what you've become, like your dad? Did your parents forced you or is it your own decision - to be like your dad.
My dad has now turned 65 years old. Today is his birthday but we celebrated it last Saturday. He don't look that old and he still works. Well modesty aside my dad is a successful man when it comes to his career. He is a civil engineer. Has served the government for more than 25 years, has been awarded for his services and people respect him. He isn't an intelligent person according to my mom but happens to be 3rd placer in civil engineering board and up to now that he has retired from government service, still a lot of people from the private sector wants to employ his services.
But sadly none of his children followed his footsteps. I can remember he wanted at least one of his children to follow his footsteps but none had the courage to do so. Why I say courage? Cause we're afraid that we can't reach what he has become and that we can't put up to his expectations. Other people also expects from us and we're afraid that we might be compared to him often. It would be stressful for us and of course we want to make our own name somehow.
Have you had the same situation in your family? Have you followed your father's footsteps and are you happy with what you've become, like your dad? Did your parents forced you or is it your own decision - to be like your dad.1 person likes this
2 responses
@lkoenig07 (289)
• United States
23 Sep 08
I would love to be like my father. He is the most patient, kind, level-headed, smart, etc. person I know. He is amazing. He's always been fair to us kids growing up, and is fair to his grandchildren. He hardly ever raises his voice. We know that if we ever need something, he'll be there to help. He thinks about things & gives great advice.
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@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
Oh that's nice. I wish my father is like that, approachable. Well my dad isn't strict but he's not like other dads who is good in giving advices. You know, father and son/daughter talk. He isn't so good when it comes to those things. Thats maybe because he often spends time with his work. But he's a good man and a good provider.
Thanks for sharing!
. I wish my father is like that, approachable. Well my dad isn't strict but he's not like other dads who is good in giving advices. You know, father and son/daughter talk. He isn't so good when it comes to those things. Thats maybe because he often spends time with his work. But he's a good man and a good provider.
Thanks for sharing!
@vandana7 (98908)
• India
3 Sep 09
Hi Iskayez, my father is a wizard as far as bringing me is concerned. :-) I must have been quite a handful. And I really made him run about when I was young - literally. :-) I keep wondering if I would ever have that kind of patience. My father did not have illustrious career. However, he was and is great in understanding machines, electronics, and electricals, and to date, engineers consult him. I must have been quite a disappointment. But he still says he is proud of me. So I guess, I am ok. He never forced me into anything. It was me - dabbling into this and that - never really making up my mind - never really serious about anything. But somehow, life has treated us alright. And I have lovely friends like u. :-) What more can I ask? :-)
