I thought it would be nice if we could all post some of the best advice or things our fathers have taught us over the years.


I was the only girl, but growing up my dad would encourage me to "help" him work on cars. He taught me how to change my own oil and flat tires. I would complain and say but that's what tow truck drivers were for, to help me LOL When I was entering high school, he tried really hard to get me to want to go to the school he graduated from, it was mostly boys, he wanted me to go for welding or auto mechanics. I didn't I went for cooking at a different school, but my dad got the last laugh because his old shop teacher was my principal and he always reminded me of all the trouble my dad caused him

My grandfather, who I was close to, always treated me like a princess. In his eyes I could do no wrong, and when I did, he had a good excuse as to why I did what I did. For instance, when I drew on the wall, he told my grandmother I was displaying my artistic ability when I would answer back, he would tell my dad/grandma that I was practicing to be a lawyer LOL
When I was little both he and my dad would always tell me "when you grow up make sure you can support yourself, and don't go depending on a man to support you because then you will never really have anything. You may have things, but if you depend on a man, you will always hear "you have that or did that because I got it for you , or helped you get it" so be able to get what you want on your own so you can say " I have this because I worked for it"


Would anyone else like to share ?

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~~~~**Maryann**~~~~

I just got a firm grip on reality....
Now I can strangle it

My daddy taught me how to check the oil and the fluids in every vehicle I drove. He imparted the wisdom that it wasn't enough to just put gas in a vehicle and drive.

My daddy taught me the importance of talking softly (and carrying a big stick if need be).

My daddy has taught all his grandchildren how to belch! Not necessarily the most desirable trait for his granddaughter (my niece) but it does get her respect when she can out belch most men! LOL

My daddy taught me how to fish (patience).

My daddy taught me how to build a fire.

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

Wow this is a good thread and I honestly do not were to start. First off I never had a grandfather both my parents were 9 and 10 when their fathers died sadly. For my dad our relationship is very close I am definitely 100 percent his daughter and being the only girl from 4 brothers you can understand. On a personal note my dad and his father and many members on my dads side suffered with anxiety and panic attacks and so do I have, however at his age 77 years old he taught me to face the fear and intoduced me to the recovery program and from all these years of talking to him I no longer have the fear of the attacks and know it will go away and I no longer fear I will die like I did when I was younger. He also taught us to be good kids and was always there as much as we felt growing up he was way too protective, he had this totally kelly green ford granada and he would drive it around the town to check up on us and for that I am thankful, he basically taught us to be good people and he did not want the life he had as a kid to affect him in the way he wanted to raise his children and even at my age 47 he still worries about me like I am more like 7. So to sum it up my dad raised his children with much love and caring and respect for us and him which made us good adults.Dear God help me I cannot imagine my life without my Daddy. To all here on the boards happy and healthy Father's day to all and their dads and grandfathers... Peace. Catherine

Unlike my Mom, my Dad came from a poor family so the best values and advice he gave always have to do with Patience, Perseverance and the value of Education.

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Loida Chan
A Bargain Shopper who believes that Life's Luxuries can come at small prices.

My Dad, while not a spiritual man, taught me to live by the golden rule.

My Dad taught me not to let someone else do my thinking for me.

My Dad taught me to never go looking for a fight, but to never run from one.

My Dad taught me to never spend everything I had. That no matter how good a situation I was in currently, I should always have "running" money.

My Dad taught me that humor and a smile will open many doors.

My Dad taught me so much that I would be typing until the cows came home if I continued, so suffice to say, my Dad taught me a lot.

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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

I'm jealous of those who have or had a wonderful father: mine was a bastard

HOnestly Kellyjef that is indeed very very sad to hear especially when you were growing up I am sincerely sorry to hear this news. However I believe you married and have a wonderful husband and family and friends. Peace and blessings. Catherine

I was biting my tongue trying not to post this myself. I know how you feel and it stinks.

I'm sorry. I know that not everyone was lucky enough to have a wonderful father (and/or mother). But you know what? At some point, you realized that you could be a good person without, and managed to do it without.

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

It truly always makes me so sad when I read that a child did not grow up with good parents and like you said Marilyn and too add to those comments its wonderful when these children grow up and do not become their dad or their mom. Peace to all. Catherine

Yeah, my two brothers and I pretty much raised ourselves. We didn't have good role models for a mother or a father.

Surprisingly, though, my brothers are great fathers and I'm a great mom.

Kellyjef that is wonderful much like your story, my dads childhood was very sad, my grandmother left my dads ,dad and moved on with a alcoholic she also drank, she took just the baby and left 5 kids to my grandfather, he barely worked and suffered from his nerves and also drank somewhat, but my dad always said he was the best dad he tried under the circumstances until finally it got to be too much and he committed suicide. Then my grandmother was forced to take her 5 kids back with this very abusive new husband and she had 4 more kids and long story short thanks to god my dad turned out to be the best daddy in the world so history did not repeat itself. God Bless and peace to all. Catherine