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What makes a dad so important in children's lives?

I have my own theories but curious to see yours. I've met several really good parents on this site.
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Oneofthestormboys · 56-60, M
I try to be the steadiness and security in my daughter’s life. She knows she can rely on me if she needs to. My own dad was somewhat distant in my life, so I wanted to make sure that I was different.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@Oneofthestormboys that's awesome
I think parents are there to lead by example. Father, mother, and if you have positive grandparents and older siblings, that doesn’t hurt either.
HumanEarth · F
A great dad can really be impactful. Dads contribute to a kids development in various ways, like shaping their emotional, social, and building a strong character.

Something a lot of little young people are missing out on. I know I did ☹
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@HumanEarth yeah each deserve good parents. Your kids got blessed
MiraRoss · 31-35, F
A good and safe dad can help contribute to a child's development just as much as the mum. Team work too.
MiraRoss · 31-35, F
@WoWgirll I just seem to pick the bad ones unfortunately. Single for life
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@MiraRoss some of us must learn from our own mistakes.
Mines 50/50 at best don't feel bad
MiraRoss · 31-35, F
@WoWgirll yes you are right
DarthInvader · 36-40, M
A disciplinarian anchor. A first-hand model for how a man should treat a woman, seen through dad/mom relationship dynamics. Good dads are the best.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@DarthInvader I agree and rare sadly same with moms not enough good ones
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
To role model positive masculinity in the home. Because I can guarantee that the same children will encounter plenty of toxic masculinity outside of the family.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@SunshineGirl very true
Fertilization · 36-40, F
A father doesn’t have to be perfect—his presence, guidance, and effort to be involved often matter more than anything else.
MiraRoss · 31-35, F
@WoWgirll not having the father involved makes me feel guilty in a way that I didn't give them the dad the deserve but I also want my kids to feel safe and secure so if the father brings negatives I try do right by them what's in my kids best interests not mine or the father but my kids
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@MiraRoss it's tricky man
MiraRoss · 31-35, F
@WoWgirll it is definitely. We all want what's best for our kids but life likes to test us so much
romell · 51-55, M
Both parents are important ..Dad's the anchor ,the huge tree gives shelter from the storms to the family..under his protection the family grows
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@romell I agree
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@romell I promote a dads presents when I hear women say they are not needed I think that's delusional
romell · 51-55, M
@WoWgirll Dad's are very important they enforce discipline in the household ,theirs tons where a man does perform better ..kids feel more secure with elderly make at home
Christina · 31-35, F
Maybe the sense of security? The feeling that someone’s got my back no matter what?
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@Christina yup. Sounds correct to me
They represent a unique perspective, offer a consistent model for healthy relationships, and encourage children to take healthy risks, helping them develop into balanced, well-adjusted individuals.
Zonuss · 46-50, M
Everything. Emotional support. Discipline. Integrity.
dpoet · 36-40, M
the same that makes a mom so important
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@dpoet agree
Nanoose · 70-79, M
Because they teach their children important social skills – like the old “pull my finger” joke. Cheers!
Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M
Taking part in their lives
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WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@Patriot96 sometimes parents teach us what not to do

 
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