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Every time I look at myself and think on how much I've gone through, I still hardly believe that I have become the strong person that I am now. The biggest factor I'd like to consider is my relationship with my father. I learned to stand on my own, make decisions on my own because he let me do it. This started in my high school years when I'd always to ask permission to go out with friends. My mother and my eldest brother would usually prohibit me, which I found it very disappointing. But I found solution from my father. I would ask his permission and promise him to be back at a designated time, which I did exactly. And things went on between the two of us. I would confide things to him; my dreams and aspirations, where I want to go and what I want to do. Even my teenage crushes and love letters. He would always listen ready to give support. He never scolded me for things I've told him. I felt how much he appreciated my trust to him. This gave me so much confidence and encouragement to realize my dreams. I feel good to be free and independent because my father allowed me to be. Now I pass on the good attitude I got from my father.
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Posted over 3 years ago by Nelson from McMinnville
It's good to know that you have a loving father. I wish I had a father figure in my life growing up. I never met my real father, he left when I was just born. So, I'm glad you have a father that cares about you.
Posted about 4 years ago by Minnie V. from Irvine, California USA
I too - was as blessed as you - with a great father. To truly respect what he (and others like him) have done - it is good to "pass it on." Not only in words, but in our actions now with our own children, and in our own lives. Doing this is not only a tribute to them, but, little by little, the dream of being fair - both ways - changes the world.
Posted over 4 years ago by Bev B. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
I realy like this. Keep up the good work!!
Posted over 4 years ago by Kara B. from New York, USA
I wish everybody had a father like yours...you are very fortunate.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Kirthi V. from Bangalore, India
This is great and I hope you would extend more advice on how to stay close to ones father to those who find it pretty difficult.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Joy A. from Abuja, Nigeria
This is excellent. You have had a strong foundation in your life. I will also try to be such a great father for children.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Arun M. from Pune, India
You are a very lucky person to have someone like that. I did but both of my mum and dad have passed way now. I am thankful to have had them and I miss them very much.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Denise from Australia
This is a fantastic thing that I've never do without. I'll do like you and I'll try my best.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Abdirahaman from Nepal
This is Love in it's true essence.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Adiukwu F. from Los Angeles, California USA
That was a bold step you took. I wish all parents would do the same and help their children realise their dreams by boosting their morals.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Evans K. M. from Ghana
I'm glad that you have a dad like your father...you are very lucky!
Posted almost 5 years ago by Ivory from Philippines
You are the lucky one! I will try it with my daughter too. May all the children understand their parents like you.
Posted almost 5 years ago by ishwari dulal from Kathmandu
Congratulations! for having such a nice father because that's what every son wants from his father--a good friend.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Manas G from Delhi, India
The wonderful foundation was set for you because of your wise and loving Dad.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Sandra from Canada
I can relate to your story. I have the same relationship with my dad, not only with my dad as well as with my mom. Hope that all the children in the world will have a wonderful and great relationship with their parents.
Posted almost 6 years ago by Gigi from Philippines
I really like the idea.
I will try it with my children.
Posted about 5 years ago by Wafaa from Lebanon
This is nice and encouraging.
Posted about 5 years ago by Olalekan Awolaja from Lagos,Nigeria.
Congratulations! You have a great dad any child wishes to have.
Posted about 5 years ago by dat le khac from hcmc vietnam