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Don’t
deny that every dad has his day
Ah,
Father’s Day. The day invented
for all the children of the world to
finally repay their dads for all he’s
done for them.
Oh, Father. He’s the hip guy who knows all the lyrics to 50-Cent’s
latest single, yet he’d never attempt to rap in front of your friends.
He’s the kind of dad where you always feel loved and it never seems overbearing
or manipulative. He’s the kind of dad who knows just what to say so it
doesn’t feel like a lecture, yet you learn so much in his presence.
He’s the kind of dad who can fix anything, whether it be a Polly Pocket
or a flat tire. He's the kind of dad who supports you in everything you do,
whether it be painting or professional ping-pong, the kind of dad who has the
courage to let you go when the time is right, yet you know he’ll always
be there for you, no matter where life takes you.
Everyone has that kind of father, right? Probably not. We can all agree on
that. At the Daily Forty-Niner, we believe that even if your father is less
than perfect, he’s still your dad.
And that right there is something to be thankful for. That’s why we think
everyone should show their dad some love on Father’s Day.
We believe that nowadays, kids, especially teenagers, take their parents for
granted. It’s only one day of the year. The least you could do is pay
attention to your father for once.
React to his existence for a change instead of shutting yourself off from the
world. We know some of you are just being moody teenagers, expressing yourself
through self mutilation and so-called-punk rock, but please, take off your
earphones for once and show some respect.
This man helped bring you into the world. Not as literally as your mother did,
but we all know it takes two to tango. As much as we hate to think about it,
if it weren’t for our dads, none of us would be here today. Sit back
and think about that.
Our fathers raised us as best they could. And, yes, they probably made some
mistakes. Maybe they weren’t around as much as we thought they would
be. Maybe they weren’t as involved in our live as we wished they’d
be. Maybe they weren’t emotionally ready for fatherhood. Maybe they were
a lot of things we wish they weren’t.
In the end, however, we all know parenting is one of the toughest jobs on earth.
Even if we feel resentment, perhaps anger and even hatred toward the man we
call dad, step into his shoes for a change. Imagine what it’s like to
be him for a day. Whether your father is a business man, a plumber or a lawyer,
you’ve got to cut him some slack on Father’s Day.
So this Sunday, instead of hanging with your posse, go out with your dad. Take
him to lunch. Go watch a movie. Go golfing.
Do whatever you can to make him happy. Despite how corny this may sound, you
won’t know how much you need him until he’s gone. So, cherish the
time you have and try not to dwell on how embarrassing he looks in his short
shorts.
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