I'm a husband and a father. I was born to and raised by a married mother and father. Half of all of my ancestors were fathers. So I think I know a little thing about this topic. I thought I would come up with a list, roughly in order of importance. This is a work in progress. The second half of the list are things that can be delegated to hired help and may be out of order. I'd like your feedback, serious or funny.
Responsibilities of Fathers:
1. Being There
2. Loving Their Momma (that’s a whole ‘nother list in itself)
3. Spiritual and Moral Instruction and Leadership
4. Bodyguard/Firearms Instructor
5. Being a Straight Guy Who Tells and Shows a Daughter She’s a Worthy Lady Without Trying to Sell Her Something or Get in Her Pants
6. Scaring the Hell Out of Guys Who Want to Date the Daughter
7. Teaching a Son How to Be a Man and Not to Get Played By a Woman
8. Enforcer
9. Backup Diaper Changer/Baby Burper
10. Walking ATM
11. Sports Trainer/Horseplay Participant/Cheerleader
12. Family Accountant/Financial Planner (Often shared by or deferred to the wife.)
13. Handyman
14. Mechanic
15. Cameraman
16. Trash Eliminator
17. Remover of Scary Critters
18. Mower of the Lawn
19. Chauffeur
20. Gofer
21. Door Opener
22. Installer of Electronics
23. Lifter of Heavy Objects
24. Opener of Jars
25. Reacher of High Places
26. Fire Guy (BBQ Chef, Fireplace Stoker)
27. Comic Relief
28. Deal Negotiator
Your thoughts?
(Side note... the pace of my blogging here and dropped off due to my time being taken up by more important things... some of which I am likely to write about.)
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