Fathers Day

Fathers Day is not a federal holiday but was officially recognized by President Nixon in 1972.  No one is exactly sure when it started, but it was in the early 1900s.  Now that you know that, besides being an opportunity for businesses to sell you some stuff for your dad, it is intended to recognize the role of fathers in the lives of their children.

Despite the thinking of today, fathers have long been a critical part in the raising of a child.  If a father accepts his responsibility, he will protect and provide for his family while teaching values that will make a difference for life.  Dads are supposed to know the difference in right and wrong and pass that knowledge along to children.

There are good and bad fathers.  It is sad, but that’s the way it is.  And, like mothers, dads don’t get any instructions on how to do it right.  They have to do the best they can, and try not to make too many mistakes.

Most men can be a father, but it takes a lot of love to be a dad.

I think that’s the key to doing it right.

PMO
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