It's Father's Day, as I hope you've noticed. If you're like me, you might sometimes wonder why we have a Father's Day. Having put a great deal of thought into this, I've put together some thoughts on dads, and what's we find so nifty about them.
Fathers are by no means perfect. To the average toddler, they are the greatest thing since sliced bread, and the first hero in the life of most boys, if not most children. As we grow, however, we start to see their faults. We begin to see them more as human than god-like, with flaws that go along with their wisdom.
But that's just the thing. While they may not be perfect, and while they make mistakes, they have wisdom and experience to help us grow and give guidance when it is needed. And, whether we like it or not, we need guidance. Regardless of our age, there will always be something we haven't experienced- something we will need advice or guidance on. You could blunder through it, and learn from your own mistakes, but where is the intelligence in that? No business, given a choice, would do that, because they would risk destroying themselves. Rather than blunder through your own mistakes, learn from the experiences of other people. Fathers offer years of experience and wisdom that can save us from doing things that we will regret for the rest of your life.
My dad is like any other good father. He's not perfect, but he always does what he can to help me through whatever I'm going through. We have our disagreements, but I can respect his side because he respects mine, and whether I agree with him or not, what he says always helps me get through whatever I'm dealing with. No matter what, I'm thankful for my dad. Are you?
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