What does it take to be a dad?
By Swtrose
@Swtrose (3385)
Canada
4 responses
@socorban (650)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Anyone can be biologically attached to a child, but it takes someone special to be a father or a dad sounds more like it. I personally put more value on the term "father" than its casula rendering of "dad".
Sadly i didnt have a good roll model, in fact i didnt have one at all so i can only tell you what not to do.
I would hope unconditional love would be a part of a good father. A respect for their child, and compassion for the child, as we all were kids at one point were we not? A good father never gets to mad, he is stirn but caring, firm but loving. A good father should be a figure that the child can feel safe around not intimidated or fearfull of.
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@socorban (650)
• United States
13 Apr 07
In some cases, i feel its a loving mothers strong influence that drives that effect. Becuase i was raised by my mother i respond to women with a differant level of respect and dignity as equal people and not objects of desire.
where as once i met my sperm doner biological male figure not worthy of the tag "father" or "dad" i found hes a chump and i just couldnt look at him as an equal in his views or maturity. Especially the way he acts around the two little sister i never got to be there for becuase of his lack of manhood. Im glad i wasnt raised with him less i would have no self respect or respect for other the way i do.
I think its a more, you learn how NOT to do things from an experiance such as that.
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@kurtbiewald (2625)
• United States
13 Apr 07
time, effort , loving, caring
things like that
I'm sad that I probly will never experience it
@Leonaidus (36)
• Philippines
13 Apr 07
To become a Dad, means its not just a responsibility to raise up children, but its how to show your love and support all through their way as they grow up... To show them the right path to become a true person, become an emblem or a epitome what you want your children to be when they grow up... to show them love for other people and for God... :-)
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