A Letter to Fathers
Dear readers:
Please pass this along to your father, husband and any other father you know that will enjoy it.
Father’s Day is only a few days away and it is time for all of us to honor our fathers.
We should honor our fathers because:
- Of the important, but difficult role they have as leaders, providers, and caregivers in the home.
- They are often portrayed on TV sitcoms and in commercials as being weak, inadequate, or even dumb.
- Even in these busy, fast moving days, they often sacrifice energy and time to help sustain important family relationships.
Our fathers need our support, encouragement, and praise, and doing so will help them continue to be the kind of Dads we all want to love and appreciate.
I encourage you men to take your place as loving partners and fathers. Allow your softer side to show while you practice the strength and leadership you are meant to have.
My Father
When I was Four years old: My daddy can do anything.
When I was Five years old: My daddy knows a whole lot.
When I was Six years old: My dad is smarter than your dad.
When I was Eight years old: My dad doesn’t know exactly everything.
When I was 10 years old: In the olden days, when my dad grew up, things were sure different.
When I was 12 years old: Oh, well, naturally, Dad doesn’t know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.
When I was 14 years old: Don’t pay any attention to my dad. He is so old-fashioned.
When I was 21 years old: Him? My Lord, he’s hopelessly out of date.
When I was 25 years old: Dad knows about it, but then he should, because he has been around so long.
When I was 30 years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he’s had a lot of experience.
When I was 35 years old: I’m not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.
When I was 40 years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise.
When I was 50 years old: I’d give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn’t appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.
By: Ann Landers
Until next time, this is “Nurse Audrey” signing off.