Honoring Dad on Father’s Day

Mother’s Day gets all the attention, and for good reason. There is no substitute for Mom. While Father’s Day doesn’t get the hype, it’s important not to forget about Dear Old Dad. It’s a great time to throw a little credit to the guy who taught you how to throw a baseball, fix a car or flame-broil burgers on the grill like nobody’s business. Sure, Dad might not have taught you those stereotypical things, but he probably has taught you plenty of other valuable lessons, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to say thanks.

What should you do for Dad? It really depends on what type of guy Dad is. Don’t just grab some traditional ‘Dad’ stuff off the rack at your local store. Put some thought into it. Dad might not want a big party thrown in his honor. Maybe he’d prefer to hang out in his man cave (if he has one) and read a book. Showing love and respect for Dad means giving him the type of day he wants. It’s his day after all.

There really isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to Father’s Day, because every Dad is different. The one constant that every dad will appreciate is a thank you. Sure, it could be an elaborate bash, but it might also be a five-minute phone call or a card. He’ll appreciate that you took the time and cared. Every dad loves that. And by the way, while Father’s Day is a special day for dads, there’s nothing wrong with showing him you care the other 364 days of the year.

Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there!