LETTER: I hope all fathers had a wonderful Father’s Day
For those who have lost their precious dads, this Father's Day may have been hard for you but take comfort in the fact that your loved one is watching over you and still loves you. I am one of the fortunate that can say I still have my dad around.
Madam – This letter is to all fathers out there.
Being a dad is one of the most important experiences you could ever hope to have in your lifetime. It is second to nothing in the sense that you become someone’s role model, superhero, confidant and best friend for life.
You will have this tiny human being that will show you unconditional love, and you know that you will be responsible for the adult they will eventually become. They will look up to you, and look to you for cues on behaviour and morals.
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That is why it is so important to be there for your child, if you can. So much emphasis is put on the role of the mother, and fathers are often the background figures that are there to enforce discipline, but that is not actually the case.
Many studies have shown that a well-balanced individual has good relationships with both their parents. They will learn certain things from each parent, and it is vital to have a father or father-figure in any child’s life.
For those who have lost their precious dads, this Father’s Day may have been hard for you but take comfort in the fact that your loved one is watching over you and still loves you. I am one of the fortunate that can say I still have my dad around.
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I may take him for granted, but the life lessons he has taught me has allowed me to become the man, and father, I am today.
To my dad, you were my first and only hero. I might not say it enough, but I love you and I know you have sacrificed so much to give me a healthy and happy childhood, filled with many happy memories which I will treasure for the rest of my life.
Vern
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