16 Reasons Why 'My Dad Is My Hero And I'm His Biggest Fan'

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When you say, “Why my dad is my hero,” you are trying to sum up the love, admiration, and respect you have for him. Your dad is your mentor, guide, caregiver, and protector. He has been with you through thick and thin and shaped how you view the world. Your father always wants to see you happy no matter what he goes through. Studies suggest that children who have a father figure or experience support from their father show a stronger sense of social competence and less depressive symptoms (1). In a way, he is a magnanimous figure we all idolize. Here are important reasons why we say, “Why my dad is my hero.” Share them with your dad because he deserves to know how much you adore and value him.

16 Reasons Why “My Dad Is My Hero”

1. He works hard to provide the best: Being the family leader, a father works hard for several hours to provide the child with the best, from a comfortable lifestyle to the finest education. No matter what difficulties they encounter, fathers strive to create a bright future for their children.
2. He teaches the importance of hard work: When children show off their new shoes to their friends, little do they realize their fathers’ effort to pay for them. A father wakes up on time every day to be able to reach work without fail. It requires a lot of discipline to be able to work and make a comfortable living. Nothing comes easy in life, and a father is the first to teach this to his children.

Linda Bartlett dwells on the importance of her father in her life and describes how he taught her the value of hard work. She says, “At 93, he continues to be my hero because, as my father, he is still teaching me what it means to be human. In other words, he is teaching me what it means to be a person created in God’s image.

“As a farmer, my dad has shown me the ‘thorns and thistles’ that sin brought into this world. I’ve seen the sweat on his brow, but also heard his sigh of accomplishment at the end of a long, hard day. My dad has shown me that work is neither a punishment nor unpleasant. When done to the glory of God, it is a source of contentment (i).”

3. He acts strictly for a reason: Fathers as the head of the household, act tough and discipline their little ones to prepare them for the future. Discipline is a way of educating children that certain behaviors are not only unsafe but also unacceptable. Fathers scold or punish their kids to teach them about the consequences of their choices and actions. He may shout and rebuke if the child fails to understand, but he does that to make them tough and smart in life.
4. He goes tough on kids to make them stronger: Fathers are straightforward and say what they have to the child without hesitation. He hopes that his children are strong enough to cope with any situation and all kinds of people they meet. He may criticize or scold their children for things that may seem wrong, but he would also praise them when they do good deeds. The aim is to make them strong enough to face life.

Here is what blogger Peace Chinaza Nwosu has to say about her father being tough on her. She writes, “He can be tough on us when needed; he will tell us how his parents punished him for doing something wrong; they were a lot stricter than him. My Father guided me in every important aspect of my life as a teenage girl. He gave me educational, financial, and relationship advice; a girl might get lost in this wild world (ii).”

5. He wants his children to learn bravery: Dad brings a sense of security to his kids and gives them the feeling that no one can hurt them when he is around. When little kids sit on a swing for the first time, they feel scared of falling. But seeing their father behind them, they know they will be safe because he is always there to protect them.

6. He can also pamper the children: When mothers become tough and forbid their children from doing something, children tend to turn to their fathers for support, which they undoubtedly get from the doting pop. Dads sneak in behind moms’ back and hand them the last cookie. If he is caught, he will take full responsibility and face the mama’s wrath.

Point to consider

Here’s another reason: My dad is my hero because he treats my mother like a queen. He pampers her every day and takes the absolute best care of her.

7. He will transform into a cartoon to make his children laugh:  A father will do his best to ease his children’s emotions and make them smile. He won’t mind playing a monkey to make his child laugh because seeing them cry is not an option for him.
8. He shows the meaning of endurance: No one can hide pain better than a father who tries to keep his children strong. Fathers try to prove to the children that they are strong and can stand up under any circumstances. Even when fathers are in pain, they smile so that the family does not worry about them. A father hides his pain and puts a brave front for the sake of his kids, who think of him as a hero.

9. He never gives up on his children’s dreams: Constant challenges in life may bog anyone down, and children may lose the confidence to move on. But a dad will never give up on his children and their dreams. He knows how to build confidence in kids by pushing them to aim higher and supporting them to work harder. He will pick them up each time they fall and will always be their support system.
10. He is always willing to help make a choice: Whether attending a party or choosing a dress for attending a graduation ceremony, whenever children are confused about big or small things, they can always rely on their father to help make choices. A father may or may not give the best of opinion, but he will support his children in their decisions.
11. He solves problems for his children: A child may have some trouble with studies or other activities. If their father learns about it, he will directly or indirectly try to help his child solve the problem. If the child is not good at math, the father will brush up on his math and try his best to help. If the child is having trouble understanding a new language, the father will learn the language himself, then simplify the language for the child, or hire private tutoring.

Point to consider

My father believes in giving back to society and is constantly working to improve the community. He teaches us the importance of being humble, kind, and generous toward the underprivileged.

12. He gets his children out of trouble: When children are young, they want to explore many things. Sometimes harmless and sometimes harmful. They get the courage to do it because their papa will get them out of any trouble. Their father will surely get mad at their behavior but will undoubtedly rescue them even from the deepest of problems.
13. He can be a fun company to keep: If daddy senses that his child needs a friend to play with, he will instantly turn into their partner and even have his nails painted for his child’s sake. He will sit with his child for a football game and give some fun commentary to entertain his kids.
14. He protects his children from making mistakes: A father is like a huge supportive rock who protects his family and does not want his kids to make the same mistakes. He would let the children sit down, listen to him and even punish them for not obeying him. No matter what he does, he is there to support and eliminate the hurt and disappointment from the child’s life.

Here is how blogger Alison feels about her supportive dad. She writes, “My dad is my rock, he’s always been there for me, I mean I know that’s what dads do but he honestly does go above and beyond. I can talk to him about anything, which is important because most people can’t. Literally if I have a problem he is almost always the first person I go to and if he isn’t the first person then he is definitely the second person (iii).”

15. He loves them unconditionally: Kids may be inconsiderate of their father’s feelings of selflessness and may even hurt him on several occasions, intentionally or unintentionally. But a father will never hold it against his kids. No matter how many times they are rude or disobedient, he will always love them.
16. He creates a safe environment for his children: It feels safe for children to express their thoughts and feelings. This openness strengthens his relationship with the children and teaches them the importance of sharing and discussing emotions.

Infographic: Adding To The List Of Reasons Why ‘My Dad is My Hero’

A father always holds a special place in his children’s lives. There cannot be enough reasons listed as to why his children consider him to be their hero. Nevertheless, we have prepared the following infographic to give more reasons and ensure you know that he is a hero.

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Illustration: Reasons Why My Dad Is My Hero And My Biggest Fan

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