Comments on: Here’s to You, Dad

By: christyjones

christyjones — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:40:17 +0000

Thanks for your honesty, Alaine. Your point brings in the other side of parenting, those parents (whether father or mother) who abuse their children physically or emotionally. It reinforces the need for prevention and education as for many “parenting skills” were not passed on from one generation to another.

By: Alaine

Alaine — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:38:34 +0000

Unfortunately my father taught me nothing but to fear him and to be an angry young woman. He married a controlling and the most self-centered woman who is my mother. After spending 3 years in therapy and $8500.00 I can say I have let all that he taught me go and start over again. I can do better than him in raising my children. I pray that I won’t make the same mistakes that he did.

By: Jeannette

Jeannette — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:29:18 +0000

I especially like the comments from the dad who said they celebrate being parents everyday. My husband and I feel the same way.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:19:59 +0000

Watching the wonderful tributes to Tim Russert, I have seen many references to his book dedicated to his father, “Big Russ” and then those talking about Tim as a father himself. Each commentator mentioned the strength of fatherhood in that family over these three generations.

I am lucky in that my father understood what a powerful role he played in his daughter’s life, and that he is such a positive role model. So, here’s to you too, dad!

By: Angela Cooper

Angela Cooper — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:15:11 +0000

My dad is no longer alive, and I miss him dearly, but fortunately for me, I have nothing but great memories. I also have a wonderful husband and two terrific brothers, so I too share in your toast to dads!