{Exclusive} A Father’s Day Post From The Young Daddy

I’ve been trying to get my husband to contribute a post for years now. And finally, finally, finally, he’s written something for me to share. Yay! Check out and comment on The Young Daddy’s (lol) first post:

Tara has been trying to have me to write something for a LONG time! I told her that I would write something for Father’s Day. Hope that you all enjoy!

The importance of a father or having a strong male figure in a child’s life can never been underestimated. I give a lot of credit to single mothers. Their role is tough and I admire the ones that do it well. For many years my sister was a single mother so I understand how tough it can be.  But again, let’s not forget the importance of a father’s role on this Father’s Day.

When I talk about a “father,” I’m talking about a male figure that is there to support a child and the family mentally, physically, financially, and is there through think and thin.  I’m not talking about guys that are not involved, don’t care or may not support their child. Lets leave the bashing the of the “non-fathers’ for another day and celebrate the men that this day was made for.

Some people may ask why a father is so important. Here are just a few examples in my opinion:

1. They are important for daughters.A good father can show their daughter what it is like to be loved by a male unconditionally and not look for anything in return. They can set the example of what a male should look like and be. Fathers are often the first man that they love and if that is not there and that bond is never made then unconsciously they may look for that unconditional love in different ways as they get older. Fathers help to teach their daughters to have respect for themselves and expect nothing less than the best from anything or anyone.
   

   Holding our daughter when she was 6 months old

2. They are important for sons.A good father is able to show their son an example of a good man and how he is supposed to act and support his family. A father is that first male role model that a son has and can look to. If that role model is not there or positive then he will look elsewhere for that role model. Having a father in the son’s life helps the son to know and find his identity. Without that guidance then a son has no one to identify with and show him how to be a man so he looks for it in different ways whether that’s through sports, music, or just anyone he feels he can identify with.
   

   The twins

3. They are important for family/relationships. A good father is able to show their children what a good, positive, healthy family and relationship is supposed to look like. Again fathers help to set that example and model the way. Fathers help set those expectations so daughters know how they should be treated and sons how to treat.
4. They are important for balance. It is no secret that women and men think and act differently. Having a good father helps to keep the children and/or household balanced. It is important to have different ideas, thoughts and opinions so that a child can start to learn how to properly handle situations where people think differently.

Whether the father is in the home or near by because things did not work out with mom, nevertheless the role and the importance of a father can never be underestimated. Father’s Day is a time where you can celebrate them and the importance of the role that they have had in your life or children’s life. If you have a good father or if your children have a good father, then make sure that they know that you love and appreciate them.

To help celebrate your father, what song reminds you of him or what is your favorite memory of your father?