Real Stories by Real Dads
A mosaic of Dads share the ups and down, their joys and fears, copings mechanisms and the unedited reality of bringing up the women of the future. Happy reading!
When I can’t relate to my daughter’s interests I take on the role of curious observer
As a self-trained, multi-instrumentalist, Tucker Electon says he'd always hoped to be able to share his love of playing music with his daughter, Karen, 9, so she could have a head start in pursuing her own relationship to a specific
I do jokes to do good in other people’s lives
Comedian, and father of four daughters (Betsy, 11, Mae, 9, Lucy, 7, and Waffle, 6) and two pigs (Gilly and Luna) James Breakwell always says that even on the worst day of your life, there are a few seconds here
One thing that we all overlook is our own kind of mental wellness
Simon Hooper's Instagram account, which aims to offer an honest portrayal of what parenting is like from where he stands, has now reached nearly a million followers and counting --- a number he never could have imagined when it first began.
When COVID hit, I became a temporary Stay-At-Home Dad and will be forever grateful
"The main difference between Punky (Amelia) and Mickey?" Ryan Stasik laughs, "At this point, let's say I'm saving for a college fund for Amelia and bail money for Mickey." Whereas Punky, 8, tends to be more cautious in her approach,
Dad Quotes
Clément Houessou
We need to look after our daughters because they will look after us as we get older.
dad of 2 daughters, Benin
If she becomes President, it would make me a father to a president woman.
dad of daughters, Nigeria
Daou Mamadou
In the Ivory Coast, our daughters are capable of many things. They work in the fields, as agricultural engineers and help grow the local economy.
dad of 2 daughters, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Brandon Christianson
I show my wife a lot of respect so that my daughter understands as she gets older and has a husband, that she has to be treated the same way her dad treats her mom.
dad of 1 daughter, Minnesota, USA
José del Carmen Granados Cardénas
I model responsibility and discipline to my three daughters so that they become professionals with integrity. Next is love and a strong family unit so they always feel deeply connected.
dad of 3 daughters, Bogota, Colombia.
Tariq
We all need to understand how to behave with children and girls especially. In my opinion, given the chance daughters will almost always outperform sons.
dad of 2 daughters, Pakistan
Stavros Karagilanis
Giving advice is often pointless. We need to teach our daughters through actions, not words.
Evia, Greece
Sambiené Dieudonné
Partner up with their mother and follow your daughters' progress together. The mother's support is essential.
dad of 5 daughters, Parakou, Benin
Wang Zhide
The asset I want to pass on to my daughter is the ability to communicate, share with her friends and get along with others peacefully even when she disagrees with them.
dad of 1 daughter, Turkey
Fethi Alparslan
My message to my four daughters was to always show class, hold your head high and never financially depend on your husbands.
dad of 4 daughters, Istanbul, Turkey
The Involved Father
Educate a girl and you’ll educate a nation - African Proverb.
dad of 4 daughters, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Kostantino Tzallilas
Message to my daughter: Disrespecting other people's decisions, that don't concern you, is absolutely unacceptable.
dad of 2 year old daughter, Athens, Greece
Shun Zhilin
Girls don’t need inheritance or a dowry. The single greatest asset a dad can give his daughter is the right attitude.
Dad of 14 year old daughter, China
Alinanji Abu Ganiou
Education isn’t just school and qualifications. It’s about behavior, conduct and respect.
Dad of 2 daughters, Parakou, Benin
Stephen Concepcion
A father-daughter relationship is something, whether it’s good, positive or bad will always stick with a woman for the rest of her life.
Dad of 2 Daughters, Florida, USA
Videos
Eye opener clips of dads from around the world. We ask the challenging questions, they give us the raw truth.