“Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”
—Wade Boggs
Raising children requires time and commitment, but it is definitely rewarding. Dads are unique when it comes to how they deal with their children—there is no perfect recipe for being a great dad—and that’s what makes them special. Here are 10 signs you have a super dad.
1. He supports you all the way.
A supportive dad is one who recognizes your abilities, and believes that you can go further. He’s proud of you, he respects your rights as a person, and he is always there for you.
2. He makes time for the family.
He may be extremely busy, but he never fails to participate in events where his family is involved. He tries to cook for the family on Sundays, and sometimes sets dinner dates on Fridays. He is fun, and his jokes make the whole family laugh.
3. He inspires and motivates you.
It brings happiness to have a special dad who empowers you, who builds you up with his compliments, and who challenges you. Perhaps he has the qualities you want to have yourself!
4. He is your best friend.
Your dad is your closest friend. You both have strong trust for one another. There will be times when he is the only person who truly understands you. He is always there for you when you need his help, and he tries to give the best advice he’s got. He accepts your whimsical personality and terrible jokes. And most of all, he learns to forgive you.
5. He encourages you to be just the way you are.
We are all imperfect human beings, but we learn and grow. The good thing about having a special dad is that he embraces your flaws. He does not take advantage of your weaknesses. He lets you discover the best in you instead.
6. He makes you feel secure in your own skin.
Body insecurity is one of the biggest issues commonly faced by children and teenagers at this present time. In fact, 90% of teens are unhappy with their body shapes. It is unusual to have a dad who makes sure his children feel confident in their own skin. Confidence might be difficult to achieve, but it is possible, especially when you know your dad is there to protect you and back you up.
7. He listens to you.
It’s such a good feeling when your dad tries to listen and to understand you, and he gives no judgement prior to you explaining yourself. Common dads fail to perform such acts, but super-dads are kind enough to respect your opinion and point of view.
8. He has an amazing sense of humor.
Actually, there is a difference between being funny and having a good sense of humor. Your dad has an amazing sense of humor because he directs his attention more on having fun than being funny. He develops it by learning to enjoy the things that make both of you smile.
9. He knows how to fix everything.
Your dad is your all-time favorite superhero. And guess what? He makes everything pretty cool through his invented parenting hacks. And whenever your dryer breaks or you get a flat tire, he is there to help you out in an instant.
10. He lets you be responsible for your decisions.
When your dad personally teaches you how to be responsible for the consequences of your decisions, accept it. He is teaching you values. It is all about values. He wants you to learn to pick the best decisions in life. Life is not an easy battle, after all.
